Squatinidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:behavior benthic
benthic ambush predators
gptkbp:body_style flattened and disc-like
gptkbp:characteristics flattened body
short snout
large pectoral fins
small eyes
gptkbp:color varies by species
gptkbp:common_name angel sharks
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains angel sharks
gptkbp:diet benthic invertebrates
benthic fish
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
gptkbp:exhibited_at aquariums
gptkbp:fins pectoral fins
gptkbp:first_described_by 1838
gptkbp:fossil_record Cretaceous period
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
continental shelves
gptkbp:has_feature large pectoral fins
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Squatinidae
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:fish
gptkbp:is_bicameral gptkb:theorem
gptkbp:is_characterized_by flattened bodies
gptkbp:is_found_in marine environments
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:is_noted_for unique swimming style
gptkbp:is_part_of marine biodiversity
order Squatiniformes
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_studied_in ecological roles
gptkbp:is_subject_to marine conservation efforts
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:product
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to habitat loss
gptkbp:native_to certain regions
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Squatina_californica
gptkb:Squatina_japonica
gptkb:Squatina_squatina
2
Squatina dumeril
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Elasmobranchii
gptkb:Neoselachii
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:scientific_classification other shark families
gptkbp:species gptkb:Squatina_californica
gptkb:Squatina_japonica
gptkb:Squatina_nebulosa
gptkb:Squatina_squatina
about 15
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
overfishing