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Meerengel

Squatina squatina

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kasuzame
Spanish Angel
French ange de mer
German Meerengel
Portuguese Anjo
Russian Yevropeisky morskoi angel
Arabic Malâk El Bah'r
Turkish Keler

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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Pazifischer Meerengel
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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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 Meerengel?
The scientific name of Meerengel is Squatina squatina. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
Where does Meerengel live?
Meerengel is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Meerengel belong to?
Meerengel (Squatina squatina) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
What kingdom does Meerengel belong to?
Meerengel (Squatina squatina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Meerengel?
The closest relatives of Meerengel in the genus Squatina include Augenfleck-Meerengel, Dornenrücken-Engelhai, Engelhai, Geschmückter Meerengel, Pazifischer Meerengel.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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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
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Meerengel
Squatina squatina
NE
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Pazifischer Meerengel
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
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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