Harlequin Bat vs shortnose spurdog

Scotomanes ornatus compared with Squalus megalops

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harlequin Bat	shortnose spurdog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Squalidae
Genus	Scotomanes	Squalus
Species	Scotomanes ornatus	Squalus megalops

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Harlequin Bat

LC — Least Concern

shortnose spurdog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harlequin Bat	shortnose spurdog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harlequin Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

shortnose spurdog