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Ocellated angel shark

Squatina tergocellatoides

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina tergocellatoides (Ocellated angel shark)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Angelote ocelado
French Ange de mer dandy
Arabic قِرش مَلَك مُتَأَنِّق

Similar Species in Squatina

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Angel Shark
Squatina dumeril
Least Concern
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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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Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
Critically Endangered
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Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
Endangered
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Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ocellated angel shark?
The scientific name of Ocellated angel shark is Squatina tergocellatoides. It belongs to the genus Squatina.
What is the conservation status of Ocellated angel shark?
Ocellated angel shark (Squatina tergocellatoides) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ocellated angel shark live?
Ocellated 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 Ocellated angel shark belong to?
Ocellated angel shark (Squatina tergocellatoides) belongs to the genus Squatina, which is part of the taxonomic family Squatinidae.
Is Ocellated angel shark endangered?
Yes, Ocellated angel shark (Squatina tergocellatoides) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ocellated angel shark belong to?
Ocellated angel shark (Squatina tergocellatoides) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Ocellated angel shark?
The closest relatives of Ocellated angel shark in the genus Squatina include Angel ray, Angel Shark, Angel shark, Angel shark, Angel shark.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Squatina — 20 Species

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Angel ray
Squatina nebulosa
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 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina argentina
CR 🐾
Angular angel shark
Squatina guggenheim
EN 🐾
Argentine angelshark
Squatina occulta
CR 🐾
Change angel shark
Squatina japonica
CR 🐾
Western Angel Shark
Squatina pseudocellata
LC 🐾
monkfish
Squatina squatina
NE 🐾
Monk fish
Squatina oculata
CR
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Ocellated angel shark
Squatina tergocellatoides
EN
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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
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