Fin's Fish Guide
The Beaked guitar fish (Rhinobatos schlegelii) is a saltwater fish of the family Rhinobatidae that grows up to 100 cm.
Description
Schlegel's guitarfish is a guitarfish from the northwest Pacific, along Japan, Korea and China. The species grows to about 1 metre and has a flattened forebody with a triangular, pointed snout and a strong, shark-like tail with two dorsal fins. As a bottom-dweller it lies buried on sandy and muddy bottoms of the coastal shelf and eats crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. Unlike stingrays it has no venomous spine. The conservation status of guitarfishes is under pressure; this species is often considered near threatened.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Beaked guitar fish?
The Beaked guitar fish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Triangular snout and shark-like tail; no venomous sting; buried bottom-dweller
Where does the Beaked guitar fish live?
The Beaked guitar fish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northwest Pacific
How big does the Beaked guitar fish get?
The Beaked guitar fish grows to a maximum of about 100 cm.
Is the Beaked guitar fish dangerous to humans?
No, the Beaked guitar fish is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Beaked guitar fish edible?
Yes, the Beaked guitar fish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Rhinobatos
More from the family Rhinobatidae
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