Angel ray vs Brown Goshawk

Squatina nebulosa compared with Accipiter fasciatus

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Brown Goshawk is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Brown Goshawk
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Squatinidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Squatina	Accipiter
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Accipiter fasciatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Brown Goshawk

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Brown Goshawk
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.

Brown Goshawk

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.

Brown Goshawk

The Brown Goshawk (Accipiter fasciatus) is a species in the genus Accipiter. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.