Brazilian guitarfish
📖 Overview
Found from the coast line to the continental edge. Females mature at ca. 90 cm TL . Feeds on crustaceans, cephalopods, polychaetes and small fishes. Ovoviviparous . Produces litters of 4-12 pups .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Nostrils are longer, crown is flat transversely or even slightly convex, tubercles in median row are larger, thorn like, numerous. Origin of first dorsal is posterior to the tips of pelvic fins, equal to the base of first dorsal. Upper surface uniform olive gray or chocolate brown, without pale or dark markings. Snout with an oval sooty patch .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brazilian guitarfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; oceanodromous ; depth range 1 - 150 m . Subtropical; 24°S - 41°S, 63°W - 55°W South Atlantic: From Rio de Janeiro to Argentina.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, cephalopods, polychaetes and small fishes
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Brazilian guitarfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Brazilian guitarfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Brazilian guitarfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian Guitarfish |
| 🌍CES | pilohřbet Horkelův |
| 🇩🇪German | Brasilianischer Geigenrochen · Brasilianischer Gitarrenrochen |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce chitarra brasiliano · Pesce violino brasiliano |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cação-viola · Raia-viola-brasileira · Viola · Viola-brasileira |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Бразильский гитарник |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guitarra Brasileña · Guitarra grande · Melgacho |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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