Angel ray vs David’s Angel Shark

Squatina nebulosa compared with Squatina david

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while David’s Angel Shark is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	David’s Angel Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family same	Squatinidae	Squatinidae
Genus same	Squatina	Squatina
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Squatina david

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and David’s Angel Shark share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squatina.

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

David’s Angel Shark

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	David’s Angel Shark
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.

David’s Angel Shark

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.