Atlantic Guitarfish
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 75 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
Flattened and shark like in the tail, this guitarfish lies buried in sand and weed along beaches and patch reefs. It crushes mollusks and crustaceans and bears up to six live young at a time. It reaches about 75 centimetres and is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Pseudobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043479.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Guitarfish live?
- The Atlantic Guitarfish (Pseudobatos lentiginosus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Atlantic Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Atlantic Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Atlantic Guitarfish get?
- The Atlantic Guitarfish grows to about 75 cm.