Squatina albipunctata
Eastern Angel Shark
©John Turnbull
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Squatiniformes
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina
Species
Squatina albipunctata
Colours
Distinguishing features
They are a yellow-brown to a chocolate-brown, obtains dense patterns of small white dark edged symmetrical spots, also with many large brownish blotches. They have a white nuchal spot (no ocelli). Also have light unspotted unpaired fins. Has a very short snout. Has concave interorbital space and heavy orbital thorns which can be distinguished from Squatina australis. The nasal barbels have extended tips and lobate fringes. Has low lateral head folds. The spiracles are close to the eyes, and are wider than eye-length. Obtains strong orbital thorns, and no medial row of predorsal thorns are shown. (Wikipedia)
Size
- Up to 110 cm and averaging 91 cm (Total length) - applies to Males
- Up to 130 cm and averaging 107 cm (Total length) - applies to Females
Depth range
- Depth range data is not yet available.
