Western angelshark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Western angelshark |
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Squatina
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pseudocellata
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The western angelshark (Squatina pseudocellata) is a special type of angelshark. It belongs to the family called Squatinidae. These sharks are known for their flat bodies, which help them hide on the ocean floor.
You can find the western angelshark in the tropical waters off northern Western Australia. They live on the outer edge of the continental shelf, which is the part of the seafloor that slopes away from the land. They prefer deeper waters, usually between 130 and 310 meters (about 426 to 1,017 feet) down. This shark can grow up to 64 centimeters (about 25 inches) long.
How It Reproduces
Western angelsharks have a unique way of having babies. They are ovoviviparous. This means the mother shark carries her eggs inside her body until they hatch. The baby sharks then develop inside her, getting food from the egg yolk. Once they are ready, the mother gives birth to live young. A mother western angelshark can have up to 20 pups in one litter!
See also
In Spanish: Squatina pseudocellata para niños
