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Chilean Angelshark

Squatina armata

Chilean Angelshark
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The Chilean angelshark is an angelshark of the family Squatinidae found in the subtropical waters of Chile, that grows up to 1.03 metres in length. The holotype is lost. The species was redescribed and a neotype designated in 2024. Reproduction is ovoviviparous.

Classification

Class
Chondrichthyes
Order
Squatiniformes
Family
Squatinidae
Genus
Squatina

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