Gummy shark vs Harlequin Bat

Mustelus lenticulatus compared with Scotomanes ornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gummy shark	Harlequin Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Triakidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Mustelus	Scotomanes
Species	Mustelus lenticulatus	Scotomanes ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gummy shark and Harlequin Bat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Gummy shark

LC — Least Concern

Harlequin Bat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gummy shark	Harlequin Bat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gummy shark

Habitat

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

Harlequin Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.