Beira vs Fringe shark

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Orectolobus japonicus

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while Fringe shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	Fringe shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Orectolobidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Orectolobus
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Orectolobus japonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and Fringe shark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

Fringe shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	Fringe shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fringe shark

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.