Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) > Squatiniformes (Angel sharks) > Squatinidae (Angel sharks)
Etymology: Squatina:Latin for skate, which angel sharks superficially resemble, presumably tautonymous with Squalus squatina Linnaeus 1758 (no species mentioned). (See ETYFish); nebulosa:Latin for cloudy or dark, referring to its brown-black marbled coloration. (See ETYFish). More on author: Regan.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 200 m (Ref. 54907). Deep-water; 47°N - 22°N, 119°E - 142°E (Ref. 54907)
Distribution
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