| Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
89 cm TL (male/unsexed); 65 cm TL (female); max.weight: 2,400.0 g; max.weight: 785.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 40 - 90 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Indian Ocean: Oman to the Andaman Sea, off Myanmar. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Primarily benthic (Ref. 114953). Occurs mainly in the marine environment, but also enters the lower reaches of rivers. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Males mature by 68 cm TL; born at ca. 20 cm TL. Females produces litters up to 6 pups (Ref. 114953). Minimum depth range from Ref. 121775. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 13 May 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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