Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish
Acroteriobatus andysabini
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
A guitarfish of shallow Malagasy coastal waters, it carries blue spots across a flattened, ray like front that blends into a sharklike tail. It works the bottom down to at least 80 metres and grows beyond a metre, with pups born at about the length of a hand.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Acroteriobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1536535.
FAQ
- How deep does the Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish live?
- The Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish (Acroteriobatus andysabini) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish get?
- The Malagasy Blue-Spotted Guitarfish grows to about 1 m.