Chilean angelshark

Chilean angelshark
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Subclass: Elasmobranchii
Order: Squatiniformes
Family: Squatinidae
Genus: Squatina
Species: S. armata
Binomial name
Squatina armata
(Philippi, 1887) [2]
Range of Chilean angelshark (in blue)
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The Chilean angelshark (Squatina armata) is an angel shark 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. Reproduction is ovoviviparous.

References

  1. Lamilla, J. & Romero, M. (2004). Squatina armata. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T44571A10921133.en
  2. Bailly, N. (2013). Nicolas Bailly, eds. "Squatina armata (Philippi, 1887)". FishBase. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
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