Angel ray vs Golden Thomasomys

Squatina nebulosa compared with Thomasomys aureus

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Golden Thomasomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Squatinidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Squatina	Thomasomys
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Thomasomys aureus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Golden Thomasomys
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.

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and 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.