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Pazifischer Meerengel

Squatina californica

Near Threatened

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The Angel shark (Squatina californica) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina californica (Pazifischer Meerengel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Angelote
French Ange de mer du Pacifique
German Pazifischer Meerengel
Russian ангел калифорнийский морской
Arabic قِرش مَلَك المُحيط الهادِئ

Similar Species in Squatina

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Augenfleck-Meerengel
Squatina oculata
Critically Endangered
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Dornenrücken-Engelhai
Squatina aculeata
Critically Endangered
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Engelhai
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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Geschmückter Meerengel
Squatina tergocellata
Least Concern
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Meerengel
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina armata
Critically Endangered
View all species in Squatina →

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Compare Species

vs Augenfleck-Meerengel vs Dornenrücken-Engelhai vs Engelhai vs Geschmückter Meerengel

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pazifischer Meerengel?
The scientific name of Pazifischer Meerengel is Squatina californica. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Pazifischer Meerengel?
Pazifischer Meerengel (Squatina californica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Pazifischer Meerengel belong to?
Pazifischer Meerengel (Squatina californica) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
What kingdom does Pazifischer Meerengel belong to?
Pazifischer Meerengel (Squatina californica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Pazifischer Meerengel?
The closest relatives of Pazifischer Meerengel in the genus Squatina include Augenfleck-Meerengel, Dornenrücken-Engelhai, Engelhai, Geschmückter Meerengel, Meerengel.

Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Augenfleck-Meerengel
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
Dornenrücken-Engelhai
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Engelhai
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
Geschmückter Meerengel
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Meerengel
Squatina squatina
NE
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Pazifischer Meerengel
Squatina californica
NT
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Argentine angelshark
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Change angel shark
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC 🐾
Ocellated angel shark
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN 🐾
Eastern Angel Shark
Squatina albipunctata
VU 🐾
Indonesian Angel Shark
Squatina legnota
CR 🐾
Taiwan angleshark
Squatina caillieti
DD 🐾
David’s Angel Shark
Squatina david
NT 🐾
African angel shark
Squatina africana
NT 🐾
Taiwan angel shark
Squatina formosa
EN 🐾
Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
LC 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
CR
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