ENEndangered
Taiwan Angelshark
Squatina formosa
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 & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in SQUATINIDAE
Threatened in Japan
Frequently asked questions
Why is Taiwan Angelshark classified as Endangered?
Taiwan 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 Taiwan Angelshark live?
Taiwan Angelshark occurs in Japan, and Taiwan. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taiwan Angelshark?
The main threats to Taiwan Angelshark are 2.4, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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