Angel ray vs Desert Dormouse

Squatina nebulosa compared with Selevinia betpakdalaensis

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Desert Dormouse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Desert Dormouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Squatinidae	Gliridae
Genus	Squatina	Selevinia
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Selevinia betpakdalaensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Desert Dormouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Desert Dormouse
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.

Desert Dormouse

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.