Angel ray vs Formosan Serow

Squatina nebulosa compared with Capricornis swinhoei

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Formosan Serow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Formosan Serow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Squatinidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Squatina	Capricornis
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Capricornis swinhoei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Formosan Serow
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.

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan