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قِرش مَلَك تايواني

Squatina formosa

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina formosa (قِرش مَلَك تايواني)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Angelote de Taiwan
French Ange de mer moinillon
Arabic قِرش مَلَك تايواني

Similar Species in Squatina

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Malâk El Bah'r
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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قِرش مَلَك أرجنتيني
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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قِرش مَلَك أُسترالي
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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قِرش مَلَك إفريقي
Squatina africana
Near Threatened
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قِرش مَلَك المُحيط الهادِئ
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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قِرش مَلَك ضَبَانِيّ
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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قِرش مَلَك مُتَأَنِّق
Squatina tergocellatoides
Endangered
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قِرش مَلَك مُتَزَيِّن
Squatina tergocellata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of قِرش مَلَك تايواني?
The scientific name of قِرش مَلَك تايواني is Squatina formosa. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of قِرش مَلَك تايواني?
قِرش مَلَك تايواني (Squatina formosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does قِرش مَلَك تايواني live?
قِرش مَلَك تايواني is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does قِرش مَلَك تايواني belong to?
قِرش مَلَك تايواني (Squatina formosa) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
Is قِرش مَلَك تايواني endangered?
Yes, قِرش مَلَك تايواني (Squatina formosa) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does قِرش مَلَك تايواني belong to?
قِرش مَلَك تايواني (Squatina formosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of قِرش مَلَك تايواني?
The closest relatives of قِرش مَلَك تايواني in the genus Squatina include Malâk El Bah'r, قِرش مَلَك أرجنتيني, قِرش مَلَك أُسترالي, قِرش مَلَك إفريقي, قِرش مَلَك المُحيط الهادِئ.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Malâk El Bah'r
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
قِرش مَلَك أرجنتيني
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
قِرش مَلَك أُسترالي
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
قِرش مَلَك إفريقي
Squatina africana
NT 🐾
قِرش مَلَك المُحيط الهادِئ
Squatina californica
NT
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قِرش مَلَك تايواني
Squatina formosa
EN
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قِرش مَلَك ضَبَانِيّ
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
قِرش مَلَك مُتَأَنِّق
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN 🐾
قِرش مَلَك مُتَزَيِّن
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
قِرش مَلَك مُسطَّح الظَّهر
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
قِرش مَلَك مُشَوَّك الظَّهر
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
قِرش مَلَك ياباني
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
Taiwan angleshark
Squatina caillieti
DD 🐾
David’s Angel Shark
Squatina david
NT 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
LC 🐾
Argentine angelshark
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC 🐾
Eastern Angel Shark
Squatina albipunctata
VU
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