Angular angel shark vs Margay

Squatina argentina compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Angular angel shark is Critically Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angular angel shark	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Squatinidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Squatina	Leopardus
Species	Squatina argentina	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

CR — Critically Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angular angel shark	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angular angel shark

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.