Family: |
Squatinidae (Angel sharks) |
Max. size: |
135 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 120 - 400 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf and upper slope. Common in about 300 m depth (Ref. 6871). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Flesh is tasty (Ref. 6871). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 05 June 2015 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
Country info: |
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