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Taiwan angel shark

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 (животные)
Phylum
Chordata (хордовые)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (скватинообразные)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina formosa (Taiwan angel shark)

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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Yevropeisky morskoi angel
Squatina squatina
Not Evaluated
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ангел калифорнийский морской
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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ангел японский морской
Squatina japonica
Critically Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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Angel shark
Squatina tergocellata
Least Concern
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Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina armata
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taiwan angel shark?
The scientific name of Taiwan angel shark is Squatina formosa. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Taiwan angel shark?
Taiwan angel shark (Squatina formosa) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Taiwan angel shark live?
Taiwan angel shark 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 Taiwan angel shark belong to?
Taiwan angel shark (Squatina formosa) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
Is Taiwan angel shark endangered?
Yes, Taiwan angel shark (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 Taiwan angel shark belong to?
Taiwan angel shark (Squatina formosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).
What are the closest relatives of Taiwan angel shark?
The closest relatives of Taiwan angel shark in the genus Squatina include Yevropeisky morskoi angel, ангел калифорнийский морской, ангел японский морской, Angel shark, Angel shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Yevropeisky morskoi angel
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
ангел калифорнийский морской
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
ангел японский морской
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Argentine angelshark
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC 🐾
Monk fish
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
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 🐾
Sawback angel shark
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
EN
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Taiwan angel shark
Squatina formosa
EN
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Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
LC
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