Aiguillat épinette vs Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

Squalus chloroculus compared with Squalus bahiensis

Key Differences

• Aiguillat épinette is Endangered while Northeastern Brazilian dogfish is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aiguillat épinette	Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family same	Squalidae	Squalidae
Genus same	Squalus	Squalus
Species	Squalus chloroculus	Squalus bahiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Aiguillat épinette and Northeastern Brazilian dogfish share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squalus.

Conservation Status

Aiguillat épinette

EN — Endangered

Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aiguillat épinette	Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—