| Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
89 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 112 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthic in shallow waters over soft bottom (Ref. 9262). Adults feed on prawns and crabs, juveniles mainly amphipod crustaceans (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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