Angel ray vs Hare's-tail

Squatina nebulosa compared with Lagurus ovatus

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Hare's-tail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Hare's-tail
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Rodentia (อันดับสัตว์ฟันแทะ)
Family	Squatinidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Squatina	Lagurus
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Lagurus ovatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and Hare's-tail share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Hare's-tail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Hare's-tail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angel ray

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.

Hare's-tail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).

Angel ray

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.