Bigeye thresher vs Fasciated Snake-Eagle

Alopias pelagicus compared with Circaetus fasciolatus

Key Differences

• Bigeye thresher is Endangered while Fasciated Snake-Eagle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bigeye thresher	Fasciated Snake-Eagle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Alopiidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Alopias	Circaetus
Species	Alopias pelagicus	Circaetus fasciolatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Bigeye thresher and Fasciated Snake-Eagle share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bigeye thresher

EN — Endangered

Fasciated Snake-Eagle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bigeye thresher	Fasciated Snake-Eagle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bigeye thresher

Habitat

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

Range

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

Fasciated Snake-Eagle

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bigeye thresher

The Bigeye thresher (Alopias pelagicus) is a species in the genus Alopias. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.