Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
Max. size: |
81 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 185 m |
Distribution: |
South-West Indian Ocean: Mozambique to the western Cape, South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
A guitarfish with a narrow, wedge-shaped snout and pectoral disc (Ref. 5578). Dorsal surface brown, with numerous blue-grey ocelli ringed with dark brown on the disc, head, fins, and tail (Ref. 3919). |
Biology: |
Rare species found offshore (Ref. 5578). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Probably caught by trawlers (Ref. 5578). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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