Halavi Ray
Glaucostegus halavi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A guitarfish of very shallow coastal water and the open continental shelf, the halavi ray reaches well over a metre and feeds on small mollusks, crustaceans and bony fishes. Females bear up to ten live pups a litter, mostly between May and October, but the species is now critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Glaucostegidae › Glaucostegus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280874.
FAQ
- How deep does the Halavi Ray live?
- The Halavi Ray (Glaucostegus halavi) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Halavi Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Halavi Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Halavi Ray get?
- The Halavi Ray grows to about 1.2 m.