Zanzibar Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus zanzibarensis
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A bottom dwelling guitarfish of the shallow continental shelf off Zanzibar, this ray has the flattened, wedge shaped front and long stout tail typical of its kind. It is caught only rarely, and so little is known of its life that even its true maximum size remains uncertain. The species is listed as Near Threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Acroteriobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1016263.
FAQ
- Is the Zanzibar Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Zanzibar Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Zanzibar Guitarfish get?
- The Zanzibar Guitarfish grows to about 75 cm.