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Chilean angelshark

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Kingdom
  
Subclass
  
Family
  
Squatinidae

Scientific name
  
Squatina armata

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Squatiniformes

Genus
  
Squatina

Higher classification
  
Angel shark

Chilean angelshark

Similar
  
Eastern angelshark, Australian angelshark, Oman bullhead shark, Sailback houndshark, Antilles catshark

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

Chilean angelshark Wikipedia


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