Widenose Guitarfish
Glaucostegus obtusus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 60 m
- Max size: 93 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
The widenose guitarfish works inshore and offshore bottoms, a long bodied ray that reaches close to a metre and bears live young. Heavily exploited and now critically endangered, much of its biology remains unknown.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Glaucostegidae › Glaucostegus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1022265.
FAQ
- How deep does the Widenose Guitarfish live?
- The Widenose Guitarfish (Glaucostegus obtusus) is typically found at to 60 m.
- Is the Widenose Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Widenose Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Widenose Guitarfish get?
- The Widenose Guitarfish grows to about 93 cm.