Taiwan Guitarfish
Rhinobatos formosensis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–119 m
- Max size: 73 cm
- For divers: safe
Flat and ray like at the front with a sharklike tail, the Taiwan guitarfish glides over inshore and offshore bottoms. It bears live young, and so little has been recorded of its habits that its biology stays largely unknown.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271595.
FAQ
- How deep does the Taiwan Guitarfish live?
- The Taiwan Guitarfish (Rhinobatos formosensis) is typically found at 0–119 m.
- Is the Taiwan Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Taiwan Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Taiwan Guitarfish get?
- The Taiwan Guitarfish grows to about 73 cm.