Angel ray vs Fraser's dolphin

Squatina nebulosa compared with Lagenodelphis hosei

Key Differences

Angel ray is Endangered while Fraser's dolphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Fraser's dolphin
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Squatinidae	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)
Genus	Squatina	Lagenodelphis
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Lagenodelphis hosei

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and Fraser's dolphin share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

View Phylum: Chordata

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Fraser's dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Fraser's dolphin
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.

Fraser's dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Norway, Portugal), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, 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.