Kermadec spiny dogfish vs Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

Squalus raoulensis compared with Squalus bahiensis

Key Differences

• Kermadec spiny dogfish is Least Concern while Northeastern Brazilian dogfish is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kermadec spiny dogfish	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 raoulensis	Squalus bahiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Kermadec spiny dogfish and Northeastern Brazilian dogfish share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squalus.

Conservation Status

Kermadec spiny dogfish

LC — Least Concern

Northeastern Brazilian dogfish

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kermadec spiny dogfish	Northeastern Brazilian dogfish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—