Ornate Angelshark, Squatina tergocellata McCulloch 1914

Other Names: Angel Shark, Archbishop, Large-spotted Angel Shark, Ornate Angel Shark, Ornate Angel-shark, Spotted Angel Shark

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Ornate Angelshark, Squatina tergocellata McCulloch 1914

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Distribution	Endemic to temperate waters of southern Australia, from Port Lincoln (South Australia) to Geraldton (Western Australia).
Size	To a maximum total length of 100 cm.
Biology	Ovoviviparous
Conservation	IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Author	Dianne J. Bray

Ornate Angelshark, Squatina tergocellata McCulloch 1914

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