Ranong Guitarfish
Rhinobatos ranongensis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 30–69 m
- Max size: 64.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A guitarfish of the eastern Indian Ocean, the Ranong guitarfish lives on the bottom between about 30 and 70 metres and reaches around 65 centimetres. With its flattened ray like front and sharklike tail it is vulnerable to the trawls that work its range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1494072.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ranong Guitarfish live?
- The Ranong Guitarfish (Rhinobatos ranongensis) is typically found at 30–69 m.
- Is the Ranong Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Ranong Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ranong Guitarfish get?
- The Ranong Guitarfish grows to about 64.5 cm.