The ornate angelshark (Squatina tergocellata) is an angelshark of the familySquatinidae endemic to southern Australia between latitudes30°S and 35°S, at depths of 130–400m (430–1,310ft). It can reach lengths of up to 1.4m (4.6ft). Females tend to have a TL (total length) at 1150–1250mm, while males range from a TL of 810–910mm at sexual maturity. Reproduction is ovoviviparous, with two to nine pups per litter.[2]
It appears that S. tergocellatahas a minimum gestation period of 6–12 months and parturition may occur biennially. Female ornate angelsharks have two ovaries, the right one contains less ovarian follicles than the left. During the spring season, the ovarian follicle was usually at its smallest point, after ovulation. However, the largest follicle was seen during autumn, right before ovulation. The follicle size could range anywhere from 1–68mm.
