Aiguillat togari vs Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

Squalus japonicus compared with Squalus bahiensis

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aiguillat togari	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 japonicus	Squalus bahiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Aiguillat togari

EN — Endangered

Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aiguillat togari

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.

Northeastern Brazilian dogfish