Broadnose Wedgefish
Rhynchobatus springeri
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 16–37 m
- Max size: 2.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
The broadnose wedgefish keeps mainly to shallow brackish and estuarine water, a heavy bodied ray like fish that can pass two metres in length. Heavily fished and now critically endangered, its biology is still barely documented.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinidae › Rhynchobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712388.
FAQ
- How deep does the Broadnose Wedgefish live?
- The Broadnose Wedgefish (Rhynchobatus springeri) is typically found at 16–37 m.
- Is the Broadnose Wedgefish dangerous to divers?
- The Broadnose Wedgefish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Broadnose Wedgefish get?
- The Broadnose Wedgefish grows to about 2.2 m.