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Acroteriobatus salalah (Randall & Compagno, 1995) Salalah guitarfish |
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photo by
Khan, M.M. |
| Family: | Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 78 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Indian Ocean: Socotra Is. to Pakistan. | |||
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| Biology: | Found inshore in inner continental shelf. Males mature at ca 62 cm TL, born at ca. 18 cm TL; produces 1-6 pups (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 February 2017 (A2d+3d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||