Squatina squatina: Where It Lives, Map & Facts

Where the squatina squatina lives – recorded in 8 countries, with quick facts from Wikidata and an introduction from Wikipedia.

Scientific name	Squatina squatina
Group	Sharks
Status	Critically endangered (Wikidata, IUCN category label)
Found in	8 countries
Continents	Africa, Asia, Europe
Class	Cartilaginous fish
Order	Squatiniformes
Family	Squatinidae

Where does the squatina squatina live?

Open-licence (CC0 / CC BY) wild records published on GBIF place the squatina squatina in 8 countries and territories across Africa, Asia and Europe.

Countries with at least a handful of records (a minimum share of the species’ records, to leave out vagrants and escapes). Records with coordinates only; captive and fossil records excluded.

Is the squatina squatina endangered?

The squatina squatina’s conservation status recorded in Wikidata is “Critically endangered” (an IUCN Red List category label). Source: Wikidata.

What kind of animal is the squatina squatina?

The squatina squatina (Squatina squatina) is a cartilaginous fish in the order Squatiniformes and the family Squatinidae, genus Squatina. (Taxonomy from Wikidata.)

About the squatina squatina

Squatina squatina, known as the common angelshark, is a species of shark in the family Squatinidae (known generally also as angel sharks), that were once widespread in the coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Well-adapted for camouflaging itself on the sea floor, the angelshark has a flattened form with enlarged pectoral and pelvic fins, giving it a superficial resemblance to a ray. This species can be identified by its broad and stout body, conical barbels, thornless back (in larger individuals), and grayish or brownish dorsal coloration with a pattern of numerous small light and dark markings (that is more vivid in juveniles). It measures up to 2.4 m (7.9 ft) long.

Text in “About” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Squatina squatina (revision 1370358665), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: lead section excerpted verbatim, formatting removed. Quick facts, taxonomy and status: Wikidata Q578842 (CC0). Countries and pin: GBIF.org occurrence records (CC0 / CC BY 4.0).