Clouded angelshark (Squatina nebulosa)

Scientific name: Squatina nebulosa Regan, 1906

Clouded angelshark (Squatina nebulosa)

The Clouded angelshark (Squatina nebulosa) is a marine fish of the family Squatinidae. Native range: Northwest Pacific, southeastern Sea of Japan to Taiwan, including Japan, Korea, China. Reported from the northern shelf of the South China Sea.

Biology

Found on the continental shelves. Ovoviviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Squatina nebulosa
Family
Squatinidae (Angel sharks)
Order
Squatiniformes (Angel sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
163
Depth range
0–200 m (0–656 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: southeastern Sea of Japan to Taiwan, including Japan, Korea, China. Reported from the northern shelf of the South China Sea.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2d+4d)
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
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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