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Ange de mer moinillon

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina formosa (Ange de mer moinillon)

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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Ange de l'Atlantique
Squatina dumeril
Least Concern
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ange de mer
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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Ange de mer
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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Ange de mer africain
Squatina africana
Near Threatened
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Ange de mer argentin
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Ange de mer australien
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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Ange de mer bourgeois
Squatina tergocellata
Least Concern
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Ange de mer dandy
Squatina tergocellatoides
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ange de mer moinillon?
The scientific name of Ange de mer moinillon is Squatina formosa. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Ange de mer moinillon?
Ange de mer moinillon (Squatina formosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ange de mer moinillon live?
Ange de mer moinillon 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 Ange de mer moinillon belong to?
Ange de mer moinillon (Squatina formosa) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
Is Ange de mer moinillon endangered?
Yes, Ange de mer moinillon (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 Ange de mer moinillon belong to?
Ange de mer moinillon (Squatina formosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Ange de mer moinillon?
The closest relatives of Ange de mer moinillon in the genus Squatina include Ange de l'Atlantique, ange de mer, Ange de mer, Ange de mer africain, Ange de mer argentin.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Ange de l'Atlantique
Squatina dumeril
LC 🐾
ange de mer
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
Ange de mer
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
Ange de mer africain
Squatina africana
NT 🐾
Ange de mer argentin
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Ange de mer australien
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
Ange de mer bourgeois
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Ange de mer dandy
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN 🐾
Ange de mer de sable
Squatina david
NT 🐾
Ange de mer du Pacifique
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
Ange de mer épineux
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Ange de mer Kasuzame
Squatina japonica
CR
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Ange de mer moinillon
Squatina formosa
EN
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Ange de mer moinillon
Squatina caillieti
DD 🐾
Ange de mer ocellé
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Ange de mer ocellé
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Eastern Angel Shark
Squatina albipunctata
VU 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC
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