Angular angel shark vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Squatina argentina compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

• Angular angel shark is Critically Endangered while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angular angel shark	Ecuadoran Pericote
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	Phyllotis
Species	Squatina argentina	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Angular angel shark and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

CR — Critically Endangered

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angular angel shark	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angular angel shark

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Angular angel shark

The Angular angel shark (Squatina argentina) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.