👉 Squalus is a type of fish in the order Phascoglossidae, commonly known as carp or carp. It is distinguished by having a long, slender body with no scales on its back and a pair of large, pointed siphons located at the end of its tail. Squalus are aquatic animals that primarily feed on planktonic organisms and small crustaceans. They play an essential role in maintaining the balance of marine ecosystems as primary consumers.