Blacktail spurdog vs Kodkod

Squalus melanurus compared with Leopardus guigna

Key Differences

• Blacktail spurdog is Data Deficient while Kodkod is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blacktail spurdog	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Squalidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Squalus	Leopardus
Species	Squalus melanurus	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Blacktail spurdog

DD — Data Deficient

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blacktail spurdog	Kodkod
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blacktail spurdog

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.