Angular angel shark vs Hudson s Thomaomys

Squatina argentina compared with Thomasomys hudsoni

Key Differences

• Angular angel shark is Critically Endangered while Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angular angel shark	Hudson s Thomaomys
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 argentina	Thomasomys hudsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Angular angel shark and Hudson s Thomaomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

CR — Critically Endangered

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angular angel shark	Hudson s Thomaomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angular angel shark

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.