| Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 10 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Northern Indian Ocean: India and Sri Lanka. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A demersal species found inshore on continental shelf. Reports from 366 m are probably erroneous. Males mature at ca. 58 cm TL, females by 62 cm TL; born at 18-20 cm TL (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Produces litters of up to 6 pups (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 08 February 2017 (A2cd+3cd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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