Annandale's Guitarfish
Rhinobatos annandalei
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 40–90 m
- Max size: 89 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A guitarfish that grows to nearly ninety centimetres, it presses flat against the seabed between forty and ninety metres and even slips into the lower reaches of rivers. Females bear up to six live pups, and heavy fishing pressure has left it critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Annandale's Guitarfish live?
- The Annandale's Guitarfish (Rhinobatos annandalei) is typically found at 40–90 m.
- Is the Annandale's Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Annandale's Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Annandale's Guitarfish get?
- The Annandale's Guitarfish grows to about 89 cm.