Spineback Guitarfish
Rhinobatos irvinei
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 30 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A flattened, shark like ray of shallow inshore waters, this guitarfish stays near the bottom and feeds mostly on crustaceans. Litters are tiny, just one to three pups, and heavy fishing has left it critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271599.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spineback Guitarfish live?
- The Spineback Guitarfish (Rhinobatos irvinei) is typically found at to 30 m.
- Is the Spineback Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Spineback Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spineback Guitarfish get?
- The Spineback Guitarfish grows to about 1 m.