Overview

A rare southwest Atlantic angelshark from southern Brazil and Argentina, listed as Endangered. Recorded from the southwest Atlantic, including southern Brazil and Argentina. Southwest Atlantic angelshark, Endangered.

Why it matters: WoRMS record ID: 271673.

Scientific nameSquatina punctata
Familysquatinidae
Max length0.9 m
Depth range4 to 360 meters
ConservationEndangered (EN)
RegionSouthwest Atlantic: southern Brazil and Argentina.

What this shark is

Squatina punctata is an Endangered angelshark recorded from the southwest Atlantic, including southern Brazil and Argentina.

Where it lives

Recorded from the southwest Atlantic, including southern Brazil and Argentina.

How it differs from similar sharks

Compare it against African angelshark, Atlantic angel shark, and Pacific angel shark.

Why it is notable

WoRMS record ID: 271673.

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