Squatinidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Squatiniformes, class Elasmobranchii. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
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Squatina squatina (Linnaeus, 1758)
Squatina squatina, the common angelshark, is a large benthic shark native to the…
Squatina californica Ayres, 1859
Squatina californica (Pacific angelshark) is a bottom-dwelling shark found along…
Squatina australis Regan, 1906
Squatina australis, the Australian angelshark, is a flattened shark endemic to t…
Squatinidae animals belong to the Squatiniformes order in the Animalia kingdom. The dorsal fins have a darker leading margin and a lighter trailing margin, and some individuals have a distinct white spot on the back of the "neck". For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Squatinidae is classified in the order Squatiniformes, class Elasmobranchii, phylum Chordata. Multiple genetically distinct subpopulations have been identified across the northern range of the Pacific angelshark.
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