Dusky Akodont vs Gulper Shark

Akodon dayi compared with Centrophorus granulosus

Key Differences

• Dusky Akodont is Least Concern while Gulper Shark is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Gulper Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Centrophoridae
Genus	Akodon	Centrophorus
Species	Akodon dayi	Centrophorus granulosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Gulper Shark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Gulper Shark

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Gulper Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gulper Shark

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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