Western angelshark
📖 Overview
Western angelshark (Squatina pseudocellata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Squatinidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 75.1 cm. It occurs at depths between 150 and 312 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body strongly depressed anteriorly, firm. Trunk strongly depressed, almost ray-like, deepest over abdomen; not tapering abruptly at pelvic-fin insertion, tail strongly depressed, even at origin of caudal fin. Abdomen moderately elongate. Head broad, extended laterally, strongly depressed. Dermal denticles covering entire dorsal surface of body; less dense, absent on posterior borders of fins .Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Western angelshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Western angelshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Western angelshark is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 150 - 312 m . Tropical; 18°S - 25°S Indian Ocean: northwestern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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