Ornate Angel Shark
Squatina tergocellata
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameSquatina tergocellata
Other namesAngel Shark, Archbishop, Largespotted Angel Shark, Spotted Angel Shark
SizeUp to 1 m (3.28 ft)
WeightOver 10 kg (22 lb)
FamilyAngelshark / Squatinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to offshore waters amongst sandy bottoms on the upper continental slope
Depth Range13 - 400 m (42 - 1,312 ft)
