Squatina australis

Squatina australis Regan, 1906 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Squatinidae (order Squatiniformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Australian angelfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Squatina australis Regan, 1906 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Squatiniformes, Squatina australis exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Squatinidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Squatinidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.