Blacktail spurdog vs Tsumari-tsuno-zame

Squalus melanurus compared with Squalus brevirostris

Key Differences

• Blacktail spurdog is Data Deficient while Tsumari-tsuno-zame is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blacktail spurdog	Tsumari-tsuno-zame
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	Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)	Squaliformes (ツノザメ目)
Family same	Squalidae	Squalidae
Genus same	Squalus	Squalus
Species	Squalus melanurus	Squalus brevirostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Blacktail spurdog and Tsumari-tsuno-zame share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squalus.

Conservation Status

Blacktail spurdog

DD — Data Deficient

Tsumari-tsuno-zame

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blacktail spurdog	Tsumari-tsuno-zame
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blacktail spurdog

Tsumari-tsuno-zame

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.

Blacktail spurdog

The Blacktail spurdog (Squalus melanurus) is a species in the genus Squalus. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.