Kasuzame vs David’s Angel Shark

Squatina japonica compared with Squatina david

Key Differences

• Kasuzame is Critically Endangered while David’s Angel Shark is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kasuzame	David’s 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 japonica	Squatina david

Evolutionary Relationship

Kasuzame and David’s Angel Shark share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squatina.

Conservation Status

Kasuzame

CR — Critically Endangered

David’s Angel Shark

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kasuzame	David’s Angel Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

David’s Angel Shark

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.