Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus stehmanni
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 36–43 m
- Max size: 62.2 cm
- For divers: safe
The Socotra blue spotted guitarfish works coastal bottoms off the island it is named for, a flattened ray reaching about sixty two centimetres. Males appear to start maturing around thirty eight centimetres, while females are not adult until close to sixty.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Acroteriobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1536534.
FAQ
- How deep does the Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish live?
- The Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish (Acroteriobatus stehmanni) is typically found at 36–43 m.
- Is the Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish get?
- The Socotra Blue-Spotted Guitarfish grows to about 62.2 cm.