
WILDLIFE
Squatina armata
Country
Chile
Conservation
Critically Endangered
Endemic
Yes
Also known as
Angelote, Chilean Angel Shark, South Pacific Angel Shark, Thornback Angel Shark
Location
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Learn moreThe Chilean angelshark (Squatina armata) is an angelshark of the family Squatinidae found in the subtropical waters of Chile, that grows up to 1.03 metres (3 ft 5 in) in length. The holotype is lost. The species was redescribed and a neotype designated in 2024. Reproduction is ovoviviparous.
The Chilean angelshark mainly consumes lizardfish, teleosts and their remains, crustaceans, mollusks, elasmobranchs, and some species of shrimp. The species can be labeled as a selective, piscivorous, and carcinophagus predator. They were also found to be specialist predators, meaning that they only feed on limited prey types and in specific environments.
32.15°S, 70.14°W · Google Maps satellite