Australian Angelshark [Squatina australis]
Description
The Australian Angelshark is a species of angelshark, family Squatinidae, found in the southwestern Pacific Ocean off eastern Australia. This species is found on the continental shelf down to a depth of 255 m. This species has a flat body, broad pectoral fins, two dorsal fins and a small caudal fin.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Angelsharks
Squatiniformes
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| Family |
Angelsharks
Squatinidae
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| Genus |
Angelsharks
Squatina
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