Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
78 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine |
Northwest Indian Ocean: Socotra Is. to Pakistan. |
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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). |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 February 2017 (A2d+3d) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Recorded from Bandar Jissa in 2008 (63 cm TL male at 10 m depth), Seeb fish market (65-68 cm TL male) and off Salalah in 2010 (75 cm TL female at 30 m depth) (Ref. 87400). Museum: Salalah fish market, BPBM 36358 (holotype, 54 cm TL). Also Ref. 11441, 129713. |
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