Broadfin shark vs Ornate Cuscus

Negaprion acutidens compared with Phalanger ornatus

Key Differences

• Broadfin shark is Endangered while Ornate Cuscus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broadfin shark	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Carcharhinidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Negaprion	Phalanger
Species	Negaprion acutidens	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broadfin shark and Ornate Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broadfin shark

EN — Endangered

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broadfin shark	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broadfin shark

Habitat

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

Range

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

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broadfin shark

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