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Squatina argentina (Marini, 1930) Argentine angelshark |
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photo by
Gadig, O.B.F. |
| Family: | Squatinidae (Angel sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 170 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 100 - 400 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Atlantic: southern Brazil to Argentina. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf and slope. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (A2b) (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||
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| Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92 |
| Modified by: Froese, Rainer - 12.02.07 |
| Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 03.02.94 |