Indonesian Angel Shark vs Anjo-de-malhas

Squatina legnota compared with Squatina oculata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Indonesian Angel Shark	Anjo-de-malhas
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family same	Squatinidae	Squatinidae
Genus same	Squatina	Squatina
Species	Squatina legnota	Squatina oculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Indonesian Angel Shark and Anjo-de-malhas share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Squatina.

Conservation Status

Indonesian Angel Shark

CR — Critically Endangered

Anjo-de-malhas

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Indonesian Angel Shark	Anjo-de-malhas
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Indonesian Angel Shark

Anjo-de-malhas

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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