Korozame vs Angel Shark

Squatina nebulosa compared with Squatina dumeril

Key Differences

• Korozame is Endangered while Angel Shark is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Korozame	Angel Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family same	Squatinidae	Squatinidae
Genus same	Squatina	Squatina
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Squatina dumeril

Evolutionary Relationship

Korozame and Angel Shark share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squatina.

Conservation Status

Korozame

EN — Endangered

Angel Shark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Korozame	Angel Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Korozame

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.

Angel Shark

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Korozame

The Angel ray (Squatina nebulosa) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Angel Shark

The Angel Shark (Squatina dumeril) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.