| Family: |
Rhinidae (Wedgefishes) |
| Max. size: |
270 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 240 kg |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Oman to Japan; mainly in the Indian Ocean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species mainly found near the coast in shallow bays and off river mouths. It is poorly known but probably feeds on bottom-dwelling crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 03 December 2018 (A2bd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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