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Squatiniformes

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Taxon monotypic_taxon Q15207720
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Squatiniformes

Summary

Squatiniformes is a monotypic taxon[1]. Squatiniformes has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Squatiniformes's instance of is recorded as monotypic taxon[3].
  • Squatiniformes is classified at the rank of order[4].
  • Squatiniformes is classified within Euselachii[5].
  • Squatiniformes belongs to the parent taxon Elasmobranchs[6].
  • Squatiniformes belongs to the parent taxon Squalomorphi[7].
  • Under binomial nomenclature, Squatiniformes is Squatiniformes[8].
  • Squatiniformes's Commons category is recorded as Squatinidae[9].
  • Squatiniformes's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Squatinidae[10].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Engelshaie'}[11].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Angel shark'}[12].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Angelito (Uru)'}[13].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Angelote'}[14].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Pez Ángel'}[15].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Pollo de Mar (Arg)'}[16].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'fi', 'text': 'Merienkelikalat'}[17].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': 'カスザメ目'}[18].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'th', 'text': 'ปลาฉลามนางฟ้า'}[19].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'et', 'text': 'ingelhailised'}[20].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'zee-engelen'}[21].
  • Squatiniformes is commonly known as {'lang': 'nb', 'text': 'havengler'}[22].

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Classification

Squatiniformes's scientific name is Squatiniformes[8]. Squatiniformes is classified at the rank of order[4]. Recorded parent taxon include Euselachii[5], Elasmobranchs[6], and Squalomorphi[7]. Recorded taxon common name include {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Engelshaie'}[11], {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Angel shark'}[12], {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Angelito (Uru)'}[13], {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Angelote'}[14], {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Pez Ángel'}[15], and {'lang': 'es', 'text': 'Pollo de Mar (Arg)'}[16].

Identifiers

Squatiniformes's iNaturalist taxon ID is recorded as 85544[23]. Squatiniformes's Encyclopedia of Life ID is recorded as 8896[24]. Squatiniformes's GBIF taxon ID is recorded as 882[25]. Squatiniformes's ITIS TSN is recorded as 563990[26].

Why It Matters

Squatiniformes has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Squatiniformes is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [6] ↑ . Pisces. wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . Fishes of the World (5th edition). wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] ↑ . Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] ↑ . Q82486. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Twofivesixbot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category → Category:Squatinidae
    Taxon rank → order
    Instance of → —
    Instance of → monotypic taxon
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