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Squatina aculeata Cuvier, 1829 Sawback angelshark |
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| Family: | Squatinidae (Angel sharks) | |||
| Max. size: | 188 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 40 kg | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 30 - 500 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: western Mediterranean, Morocco, Senegal, Guinea to Nigeria, Gabon to Angola. | |||
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| Biology: | Found mainly on muddy bottom (Ref. 26999). Feeds on small sharks and jacks. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Utilized dried salted and fresh for human consumption; liver oil and hide also utilized (Ref. 247). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 19 June 2017 (A2bcd+3cd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||