Gorgona Guitarfish
Pseudobatos prahli
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A guitarfish known only from the Pacific coast near Gorgona Island in Colombia, found over sand and rock near coral reefs and down to about 70 metres. It bears live young, and males mature near 71 centimetres. Listed as vulnerable, it reaches about 90 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Pseudobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043465.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gorgona Guitarfish live?
- The Gorgona Guitarfish (Pseudobatos prahli) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Gorgona Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Gorgona Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gorgona Guitarfish get?
- The Gorgona Guitarfish grows to about 90 cm.