Published articles Issue number: Natura Croatica, Vol. 35 No.1

A new record of the critically endangered Smoothback angelshark Squatina oculata from Algerian waters (GFCM-GSA 04): biological data and implications for management

Authors: Lamia Bensaâd-Bendjedid, Raouf Zaidi, Lamia Boutabia, Samir Rouidi, Salah Telailia

Authors and affiliation

  • Lamia Bensaâd-Bendjedid
  • Raouf Zaidi
  • Lamia Boutabia
  • Samir Rouidi
  • Salah Telailia

Abstract

New occurrence records of the critically endangered Smoothback angelshark are reported from Algerian waters, together with biological data that support future conservation measures in the Mediterranean.

Keywords

Smoothback angelshark, Squatina oculata, Algeria, conservation, distribution