Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur vs Taiwan spurdog

Cheirogaleus lavasoensis compared with Squalus formosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Taiwan spurdog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Primates (Primates)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cheirogaleidae	Squalidae
Genus	Cheirogaleus	Squalus
Species	Cheirogaleus lavasoensis	Squalus formosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur and Taiwan spurdog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

Taiwan spurdog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	Taiwan spurdog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taiwan spurdog

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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