African angel shark
Squatina africana
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African angel shark (Squatina africana) is a marine fish of the family Squatinidae, in the order Squatiniformes. Maximum recorded length is 84 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 494 m.
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परिचय
The African angel shark (Squatina africana) is a saltwater shark found along the eastern Atlantic coast of Africa, reaching up to 84 cm. Like other angel sharks, it has a flattened body and lies camouflaged on sandy seafloors waiting to ambush prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 84.0 cm |
| गहराई सीमा | ?-494m |
Habitat & Distribution
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Taxonomy
| गण | Squatiniformes |
| कुल | Squatinidae |
| प्रजातियाँ | Squatina africana |
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