Grayspottted Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus leucospilus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 56.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A guitarfish of shallow inshore sand, it works the bottom from the surf line down to about a hundred metres, crushing bivalves, snails, shrimps, crabs and small fishes. It reaches well over half a metre, bears live young, and is now listed as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Acroteriobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1016293.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grayspottted Guitarfish live?
- The Grayspottted Guitarfish (Acroteriobatus leucospilus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Grayspottted Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Grayspottted Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grayspottted Guitarfish get?
- The Grayspottted Guitarfish grows to about 56.5 cm.