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African angel shark

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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Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina californica
Near Threatened
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Angel shark
Squatina armata
Critically Endangered
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Angel shark
Squatina tergocellata
Least Concern
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Angel shark
Squatina australis
Least Concern
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Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
Least Concern
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Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Animals
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Chordates
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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 African angel shark?
The scientific name of African angel shark is Squatina africana. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of African angel shark?
African angel shark (Squatina africana) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
What family does African angel shark belong to?
African angel shark (Squatina africana) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
What kingdom does African angel shark belong to?
African angel shark (Squatina africana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of African angel shark?
The closest relatives of African angel shark in the genus Squatina include Angel ray, Angel shark, Angel shark, Angel shark, Angel shark.

Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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African angel shark
Squatina africana
NT
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Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
EN 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina californica
NT 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina armata
CR 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina tergocellata
LC 🐾
Angel shark
Squatina australis
LC 🐾
Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
LC 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Argentine angelshark
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Change angel shark
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
David’s Angel Shark
Squatina david
NT 🐾
Eastern Angel Shark
Squatina albipunctata
VU 🐾
Indonesian Angel Shark
Squatina legnota
CR 🐾
monkfish
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
Monk fish
Squatina oculata
CR 🐾
Ocellated angel shark
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN 🐾
Sawback angel shark
Squatina aculeata
CR 🐾
Taiwan angel shark
Squatina formosa
EN 🐾
Taiwan angleshark
Squatina caillieti
DD
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