Angel ray vs Lesser Cachalot

Squatina nebulosa compared with Kogia breviceps

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Lesser Cachalot is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Lesser Cachalot
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)
Family	Squatinidae	Kogiidae
Genus	Squatina	Kogia
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Kogia breviceps

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Lesser Cachalot

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Lesser Cachalot
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.

Lesser Cachalot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and 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