Philippine Guitarfish
Rhinobatos whitei
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 72 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A guitarfish with the flattened, raylike front and sharklike tail typical of its family, it grows to around 70 centimetres and patrols soft seafloor for invertebrates and small fish. Its life history is almost entirely unknown, and it is listed as critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Rhinobatidae › Rhinobatos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835214.
FAQ
- Is the Philippine Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- The Philippine Guitarfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Philippine Guitarfish get?
- The Philippine Guitarfish grows to about 72 cm.