Squatinidae

Indonesian Angel Shark

Squatina legnota

Flattened ray shape with caudal fin

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Southeast Asia
• Other
• Large
• Tropical fish

The Indonesian angelshark (Squatina legnota) is a rare species of angelshark, family Squatinidae, known only from a few specimens collected from fish landing sites in southern Indonesia. It is thought to inhabit the deep waters of the continental slope. Reaching at least 1.34 m (4.4 ft) long, this species has a flattened, ray-like shape and a well-developed tail and caudal fin.