Ornate angelshark (Squatina tergocellata)

Scientific name: Squatina tergocellata McCulloch, 1914

Ornate angelshark (Squatina tergocellata)

The Ornate angelshark (Squatina tergocellata) is a marine fish of the family Squatinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf and upper slope. Common in about 300 m depth. Ovoviviparous. Flesh is tasty.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Squatina tergocellata
Family
Squatinidae (Angel sharks)
Order
Squatiniformes (Angel sharks)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
100.0
Depth range
128–400 m (420–1312 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 128 - 400 m, usually 300 - ? m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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