Chinese Pangolin vs Fringe shark

Manis pentadactyla compared with Orectolobus japonicus

Key Differences

• Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while Fringe shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Pangolin	Fringe shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Family	Manidae	Orectolobidae
Genus	Manis	Orectolobus
Species	Manis pentadactyla	Orectolobus japonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Pangolin and Fringe shark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

Fringe shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Pangolin	Fringe shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Fringe shark

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.