Blacktail spurdog vs Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Squalus melanurus compared with Acomys nesiotes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blacktail spurdog	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Squalidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Squalus	Acomys
Species	Squalus melanurus	Acomys nesiotes

Evolutionary Relationship

Blacktail spurdog and Cyprus Spiny Mouse share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Blacktail spurdog

DD — Data Deficient

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blacktail spurdog	Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blacktail spurdog

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.

Blacktail spurdog

The Blacktail spurdog (Squalus melanurus) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.