Kingdom Animalia Subclass Elasmobranchii Family Squatinidae Scientific name Squatina tergocellata Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Squatiniformes Genus Squatina Higher classification Angel shark | |
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Similar Australian angelshark, Eastern angelshark, Ornate dogfish, Bareskin dogfish, Longsnout dogfish | ||
The ornate angelshark (Squatina tergocellata) is an angel shark of the family Squatinidae endemic to southeast Australia between latitudes 30°S and 35°S, at depths of 130–400 m (430–1,310 ft). It can reach lengths of up to 1.4 m (4.6 ft). Reproduction is ovoviviparous, with two to nine pups per litter.
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