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The Speckled guitarfish (Pseudobatos glaucostigmus) is a saltwater fish of the family Rhinobatidae that grows up to 64 cm.
Description
The speckled guitarfish is a ray-like fish of the family Rhinobatidae from the eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Central America. The species reaches about 64 cm and has a striking form intermediate between ray and shark: a flattened, angular front with the disc, and a muscular, shark-like tail with two dorsal fins. The upper side is sandy brown with fine pale speckles. It lives on sand and mud bottoms in shallow coastal water, feeding on crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes. The species is ovoviviparous and bears live young. Unlike stingrays it has no venomous spine and is harmless.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Speckled guitarfish?
The Speckled guitarfish has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Intermediate form between ray and shark with a shark-like tail; harmless (no venomous sting), ovoviviparous.
Where does the Speckled guitarfish live?
The Speckled guitarfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Central America.
How big does the Speckled guitarfish get?
The Speckled guitarfish grows to a maximum of about 64 cm. On average the species is around 45 cm.
Is the Speckled guitarfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Speckled guitarfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Speckled guitarfish edible?
The Speckled guitarfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pseudobatos
More from the family Rhinobatidae
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