demon-faced porter crab

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Squatina squatina, known as the common angelshark, is a species of shark in the family Squatinidae (known generally also as angel sharks), that were once widespread in the coastal waters of the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. Well-adapted for camouflaging itself on the sea floor, the angelshark has a flattened form with enlarged pectoral and pelvic fins, giving it a superficial resemblance to a ray. This species can be identified by its broad and stout body, conical barbels, thornless back (in larger individuals), and grayish or brownish dorsal coloration with a pattern of numerous small light…

El angelote, pez ángel o tiburón ángel (Squatina squatina) es una especie de tiburón de la familia Squatinidae (conocidos generalmente como tiburones ángel). Se caracteriza por tener un cuerpo aplanado dorsoventralmente y unas aletas pectorales anchas no fusionadas con la cabeza. Mientras que las hendiduras branquiales están en la zona lateral, la boca esta en posición terminal con hileras de 18-24 dientes.