Angel Fish
Rhinobatos hynnicephalus
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A guitarfish of nearshore sandy mud bottoms off southern China, it feeds on small bottom animals and bears live young in litters of two to nine pups. Caught year round and turned into fish paste, it is now listed as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271598.
FAQ
- Is the Angel Fish dangerous to divers?
- The Angel Fish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Angel Fish get?
- The Angel Fish grows to about 53 cm.