Angular angel shark vs Malagasy civet

Squatina argentina compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

• Angular angel shark is Critically Endangered while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angular angel shark	Malagasy civet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Squatinidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Squatina	Fossa
Species	Squatina argentina	Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

CR — Critically Endangered

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angular angel shark	Malagasy civet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angular angel shark

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.