Angel shark

Squatina armata

Shark of the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
South America
Large
Tropical fish

The Chilean angelshark (Squatina armata) is an angelshark of the family Squatinidae found in the subtropical waters of Chile, that grows up to 1.03 metres (3 ft 5 in) in length. The holotype is lost. The species was redescribed and a neotype designated in 2024.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Angel Sharks
Family: Squatinidae
Genus: Squatina
Maximum length: 95 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southeast Pacific: Chile. Not in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref. 35766 ).
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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