Squatina aculeata Cuvier, 1829
Sawback angelshark
Squatina aculeata
photo by FAO

 Family:  Squatinidae (Angel sharks)
 Max. size:  188 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 30 - 500 m
 Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: western Mediterranean, Morocco, Senegal, Guinea to Nigeria, Gabon to Angola.
 Diagnosis:   
 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 (A2bcd+3cd+4cd) (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Carpenter, Kent E. - 15.06.92
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 04.02.04
 Checked by: Luna, Susan M. - 16.03.94

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