Indonesian Shovelnose Ray
Rhinobatos penggali
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 86.4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A shovelnose ray of shallow inshore shelf waters off Indonesia, it works the bottom for small crustaceans and the odd small fish. Females bear litters of four to thirteen pups, and heavy netting has pushed it to endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 390099.
FAQ
- Is the Indonesian Shovelnose Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Indonesian Shovelnose Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Indonesian Shovelnose Ray get?
- The Indonesian Shovelnose Ray grows to about 86.4 cm.