Atiu Swiftlet vs Gulper Shark

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Centrophorus granulosus

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Gulper Shark is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Gulper Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Apodidae	Centrophoridae
Genus	Aerodramus	Centrophorus
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Centrophorus granulosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Gulper Shark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Gulper Shark

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Gulper Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atiu Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

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

Gulper Shark

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Portugal and Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Atiu Swiftlet

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.