Bali Shortcake vs Ocellate Topeshark

Acropora latistella compared with Hemitriakis complicofasciata

Key Differences

• Bali Shortcake is Least Concern while Ocellate Topeshark is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bali Shortcake	Ocellate Topeshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Cnidaria (Cnidarians)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Anthozoa	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Scleractinia (Scleractinia)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Acroporidae	Triakidae
Genus	Acropora	Hemitriakis
Species	Acropora latistella	Hemitriakis complicofasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

Bali Shortcake and Ocellate Topeshark share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bali Shortcake

LC — Least Concern

Ocellate Topeshark

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bali Shortcake	Ocellate Topeshark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bali Shortcake

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Ocellate Topeshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

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

Bali Shortcake

The Bali Shortcake (Acropora latistella) is a species in the genus Acropora. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan