| Family: |
Squatinidae (Angel sharks) |
| Max. size: |
188 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40 kg |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 500 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: western Mediterranean, Morocco, Senegal, Guinea to Nigeria, Gabon to Angola. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found mainly on muddy bottom (Ref. 26999). Feeds on small sharks and jacks. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized dried salted and fresh for human consumption; liver oil and hide also utilized (Ref. 247). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 (A2bcd+3cd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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