Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
Max. size: |
75 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, Zanzibar, Tanzania. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A benthic species on inner continental shelf; rarely caught and its life history is unknown. Reports to 205 cm TL are likely to be erroneous. Males mature at ca. 64 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 February 2006 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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