ENEndangered
Ocellated Angelshark
Squatina tergocellatoides
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
MARINE· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryAwareness & communicationsPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SQUATINIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Ocellated Angelshark classified as Endangered?
Ocellated Angelshark is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Ocellated Angelshark live?
Ocellated Angelshark occurs in China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ocellated Angelshark?
The main threats to Ocellated Angelshark are 2.4, 5.4, and 8.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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