Angel ray vs Dark flying fox

Squatina nebulosa compared with Pteropus subniger

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Dark flying fox is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Dark flying fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Squatinidae	Pteropodidae (Fruit Bats)
Genus	Squatina	Pteropus (Flying Foxes)
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Pteropus subniger

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and Dark flying fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Dark flying fox

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Dark flying fox
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.

Dark flying fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.