Angel ray vs Hourglass Dolphin

Squatina nebulosa compared with Lagenorhynchus cruciger

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Hourglass Dolphin is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Hourglass 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	Lagenorhynchus
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Lagenorhynchus cruciger

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Hourglass Dolphin

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Hourglass 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.

Hourglass Dolphin

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.