Angular angel shark vs Kasuzame

Squatina guggenheim compared with Squatina japonica

Key Differences

  • Angular angel shark is Endangered while Kasuzame is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Angular angel shark Kasuzame
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 guggenheim Squatina japonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Angular angel shark and Kasuzame share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squatina.

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

EN — Endangered

Kasuzame

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Angular angel shark Kasuzame
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angular angel shark

Kasuzame

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Range

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

Angular angel shark

The Angular angel shark (Squatina guggenheim) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Kasuzame

The Change angel shark (Squatina japonica) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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