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Anjo africano

Squatina africana

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Angelote africano
French Ange de mer africain
Portuguese Anjo africano
Arabic قِرش مَلَك إفريقي

Similar Species in Squatina

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Anjo
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Anjo
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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Anjo-de-malhas
Squatina oculata
Critically Endangered
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Anjo-espinhoso
Squatina aculeata
Critically Endangered
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Cação-anjo
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Cação-anjo
Squatina occulta
Critically Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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Angel shark
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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Elasmobranchii
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Squatiniformes
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Squatinidae
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Squatina
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Anjo africano?
The scientific name of Anjo africano is Squatina africana. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Anjo africano?
Anjo africano (Squatina africana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Anjo africano belong to?
Anjo africano (Squatina africana) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
What kingdom does Anjo africano belong to?
Anjo africano (Squatina africana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Anjo africano?
The closest relatives of Anjo africano in the genus Squatina include Anjo, Anjo, Anjo-de-malhas, Anjo-espinhoso, Cação-anjo.

Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Anjo
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Anjo
Squatina squatina
NE
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Anjo africano
Squatina africana
NT
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Anjo-de-malhas
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
Anjo-espinhoso
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Cação-anjo
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Cação-anjo
Squatina occulta
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 🐾
Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
Taiwan angel shark
Squatina formosa
EN 🐾
Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
LC 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina australis
LC
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