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Monkfish

Squatina squatina

Monkfish (Squatina squatina)Critically endangered

Photo: Philippe Guillaume · CC BY 2.0

Fishcarnivore

The monkfish, also known as the common angelshark, is a critically endangered shark that once thrived in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. With its flattened body and wide fins, it blends perfectly into the sandy seafloor, making it a master of disguise.

  • It grows up to 2.4 meters long.
  • Its body is grayish or brownish with small light and dark markings.
  • It has conical barbels on its snout.
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At a glance

Classification
Fish
Scientific name
Squatina squatina
Habitat
Ocean
Regions in this directory
Europe
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Critically Endangered (CR)
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