ENEndangered
Angular Angelshark
Squatina guggenheim
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angular_angelshark
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryLegislationPolicies and regulationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SQUATINIDAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Angular Angelshark classified as Endangered?
Angular 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 Angular Angelshark live?
Angular Angelshark occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Panama, and Uruguay. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Angular Angelshark?
The main threats to Angular Angelshark are 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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