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Angelote de Taiwan

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina formosa (Angelote de Taiwan)

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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Angel
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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Angelito
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Angelito
Squatina occulta
Critically Endangered
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Angelito
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Angelote
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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Angelote
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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Angelote
Squatina armata
Critically Endangered
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Angelote
Squatina oculata
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Angelote de Taiwan?
The scientific name of Angelote de Taiwan is Squatina formosa. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Angelote de Taiwan?
Angelote de Taiwan (Squatina formosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Angelote de Taiwan live?
Angelote de Taiwan 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 Angelote de Taiwan belong to?
Angelote de Taiwan (Squatina formosa) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
Is Angelote de Taiwan endangered?
Yes, Angelote de Taiwan (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 Angelote de Taiwan belong to?
Angelote de Taiwan (Squatina formosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Angelote de Taiwan?
The closest relatives of Angelote de Taiwan in the genus Squatina include Angel, Angelito, Angelito, Angelito, Angelote.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Angel
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
Angelito
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Angelito
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Angelito
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Angelote
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
Angelote
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
Angelote
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
Angelote
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Angelote africano
Squatina africana
NT 🐾
Angelote australiano
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
Angelote de David
Squatina david
NT 🐾
Angelote del Atlántico
Squatina dumeril
LC
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Angelote de Taiwan
Squatina formosa
EN
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Angelote de Taiwan
Squatina caillieti
DD 🐾
Angelote espinoso
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Angelote japonés
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
Angelote ocelado
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN 🐾
Angelote ornamentado
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC 🐾
Indonesian Angel Shark
Squatina legnota
CR
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