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Species catalogue
Angel shark
Order
Squantiniformes
Family
Squatinidae
Marine fish with cartilaginous skeleton. The anterior part of the body is flattened and rajiform, with a wide and sooth head, and a short and rounded snout. Wide mouth with small teeth with wide base and triangular tip. Wing-shaped pectoral fins. Back of sandy colour and whitish belly.
Characteristics
FAO code
AGN
AGN
Specie
Squatina squatina
Squatina squatina
Type
Blue fish
Blue fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
International denominations
Germany
Meerengel
France
Ange de mer commun
Italy
Squadro
Portugal
Anjo
United Kingdom
Angel shark
Japan
Korozame
Fishing areas
