Angular angel shark vs David’s Angel Shark

Squatina argentina compared with Squatina david

Key Differences

• Angular angel shark is Critically Endangered while David’s Angel Shark is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angular angel shark	David’s Angel Shark
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squatiniformes (扁鲨目)	Squatiniformes (扁鲨目)
Family same	Squatinidae	Squatinidae
Genus same	Squatina	Squatina
Species	Squatina argentina	Squatina david

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angular angel shark

CR — Critically Endangered

David’s Angel Shark

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angular angel shark	David’s Angel Shark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Angular angel shark

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