Angel ray vs Diminutive Serotine

Squatina nebulosa compared with Eptesicus diminutus

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Diminutive Serotine is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Diminutive Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Squatinidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Squatina	Eptesicus
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Eptesicus diminutus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Diminutive Serotine

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Diminutive Serotine
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.

Diminutive Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.