Angel ray vs Australasian Darter

Squatina nebulosa compared with Anhinga novaehollandiae

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Australasian Darter is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Australasian Darter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Suliformes (Suliformes)
Family	Squatinidae	Anhingidae
Genus	Squatina	Anhinga
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Anhinga novaehollandiae

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and Australasian Darter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Australasian Darter

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Australasian Darter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angel ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Australasian Darter

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Angel ray

The Angel ray (Squatina nebulosa) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Australasian Darter

The Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae) is a species in the genus Anhinga. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.