Chilean Angelshark
📖 Overview
Chilean Angelshark (Squatina armata), first described by Philippi, 1887 is a large fish in the family Squatinidae (order Squatiniformes). Adults typically reach 95.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Chilean Angelshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Chilean Angelshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Southeast Pacific: Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Chilean Angelshark · South Pacific Angel Shark · Thornback Angel Shark |
| 🇩🇪German | Chilenischer Engelhai · Dornrücken-Engelhai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo angelo cileno |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Перуанская скватина · Перуанский морской ангел |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Angelote · Pollo de Mar · Tiburón angel del Pacífico sur |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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