Squatina japonica

Squatina japonica belongs to the family Squatinidae, order Squatiniformes, class Elasmobranchii. The genus is Squatina and the species epithet is japonica. Its taxonomic status is accepted according to GBIF Backbone Taxonomy.

Squatina japonica is a member of the family Squatinidae, which falls under the order Squatiniformes. The family Squatinidae contains many other fish species. You can explore all species in this family on our family detail page.

Based on OBIS data, Squatina japonica is classified as a marine (saltwater) species. It has been observed 19 times in ocean biodiversity surveys.

According to IUCN Red List data via OBIS, Squatina japonica is classified as Critically Endangered (CR). This assessment reflects the species' population trends and threats in its natural habitat. Visit our endangered species page for more conservation information.

All taxonomic data for Squatina japonica comes from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the world's most comprehensive biodiversity database. Marine observation data is sourced from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System). FishSpecPeek aggregates and presents this data for easy exploration.