Squatina africana Regan, 1908

African angelshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Squatiniformes \| Squatinidae
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Common names	Ange de mer africain, Angelote africano, Afrikaanse zee-engel, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1984. (Ref. 247)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Compagno, Leonard J.V. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 80.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247); 108 cm TL (female)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 494 m (Ref. 5578), usually 60 - 300 m (Ref. 5578)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 4°S - 32°S

Western Indian Ocean: tropical and warm temperate waters from Tanzania to the eastern Cape coast of South Africa.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. A distinctly flattened shark with large pectoral fins separated from the round head by notches (Ref. 5578). Brown above with a reticulated pattern of light spots, white below (Ref. 5578).

Found on the continental shelf and uppermost slope, from the surf line close inshore to 494 m depth (Ref. 247). Feeds on bony fish, squid and octopus (Ref. 247). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449), with about 7 to 11 young in a litter (Ref. 247). Sometimes caught by surf anglers (Ref. 6588).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Data deficient (DD)	Traumatogenic

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Fec=7)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (55 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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