Squatina australis Regan, 1906

Australian angelshark

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Squatiniformes \| Squatinidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Ange de mer australien, Angelote australiano, Australian angelfish, ... 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 : 152 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 247)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 15 - 256 m (Ref. 54902)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 18°S - 41°S, 113°E - 150°E (Ref. 54902)

Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia (including New South Wales).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Anal spines: 0. Numerous dark spots on lower lobe of caudal fin (Ref. 31369). Pectoral fins greatly enlarged, with broad triangular lobe extending forward from their bases on either side of the gill slits; pelvic fins enlarged and wing-like; caudal very short, nearly symmetrical but not lunate, its lower lobe slightly longer than the upper (Ref. 31369).

A common but little-known angelshark found on the continental shelf and uppermost slope, on or near the bottom (Ref. 247, 75154). Occurs from close inshore to 130 m depth (Ref. 31369, 6871). Feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 6871). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 247). Flesh is highly esteemed (Ref. 6871).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Traumatogenic

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be <100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (71 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Carpenter, Kent E.

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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