Australian angelshark (Squatina australis)

Scientific name: Squatina australis Regan, 1906

Australian angelshark (Squatina australis)

The Australian angelshark (Squatina australis) is a marine fish of the family Squatinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, southern Australia (including New South Wales).

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 0; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 0. Numerous dark spots on lower lobe of caudal fin. Pectoral fins greatly enlarged, with broad triangular lobe extending forward from their bases on either side of the gill slits; pelvic fins enlarged and wing-like; caudal very short, nearly symmetrical but not lunate, its lower lobe slightly longer than the upper.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Squatina australis
Family
Squatinidae (Angel sharks)
Order
Squatiniformes (Angel sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
152
Depth range
15–256 m (49–840 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 15 - 256 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia (including New South Wales).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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