Java stingaree vs Panther Chameleon

Urolophus javanicus compared with Furcifer pardalis

Key Differences

• Java stingaree is Critically Endangered while Panther Chameleon is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java stingaree	Panther Chameleon
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Reptilia (Reptiles)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Squamata (Lizards & Snakes)
Family	Urolophidae	Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons)
Genus	Urolophus	Chamaeleo (Chameleons)
Species	Urolophus javanicus	Furcifer pardalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Java stingaree and Panther Chameleon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Panther Chameleon

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java stingaree	Panther Chameleon
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	45 cm
Average Weight	—	180 g

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java stingaree

Panther Chameleon

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Found in Madagascar.

Panther Chameleon

The panther chameleon is native to Madagascar and is one of the most colorful reptiles. Males display vivid colors.