Spadenose Guitarfish
Pseudobatos buthi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A guitarfish of the Gulf of California, it lives in very shallow coastal water down to at least two metres, where its flattened body and shovel shaped snout let it glide over and dig into the bottom. It is listed as Vulnerable and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Pseudobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1374498.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spadenose Guitarfish live?
- The Spadenose Guitarfish (Pseudobatos buthi) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Spadenose Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spadenose Guitarfish is harmless to divers.