Blackspot shark vs Ecuadoran Pericote

Carcharhinus dussumieri compared with Phyllotis haggardi

Key Differences

• Blackspot shark is Endangered while Ecuadoran Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blackspot shark	Ecuadoran Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Carcharhinidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Carcharhinus	Phyllotis
Species	Carcharhinus dussumieri	Phyllotis haggardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Blackspot shark and Ecuadoran Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blackspot shark

EN — Endangered

Ecuadoran Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blackspot shark	Ecuadoran Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackspot shark

Habitat

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

Ecuadoran Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Blackspot shark

The Blackspot shark (Carcharhinus dussumieri) is a species in the genus Carcharhinus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.