African angel shark
Squatina africana
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Saltwater
Giới thiệu
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 |
| Phạm vi độ sâu | ?-494m |
Habitat & Distribution
Loại nước
Saltwater
Phạm vi độ sâu
?-494m
Thông tin câu cá
Cá thể thao
Có
Taxonomy
| Bộ | Squatiniformes |
| Họ | Squatinidae |
| Loài | Squatina africana |
Câu hỏi thường gặp
How big does African angel shark get?
African angel shark can grow up to 84.0 cm long.
What family does African angel shark belong to?
African angel shark (Squatina africana) belongs to the family Squatinidae in the order Squatiniformes.
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