Pacific guitarfish
📖 Overview
Pacific guitarfish (Pseudobatos planiceps), first described by Garman, 1880 is a very large fish in the family Rhinobatidae (order Rhinopristiformes). Adults typically reach 114.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pacific guitarfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pacific 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. Tropical; 16°N - 20°S, 95°W - 71°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Flathead Guitarfish · Pacific Guitarfish |
| 🌍CES | pilohřbet peruánský |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | perunkitararausku |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce chitarra testa piatta · Pesce violino testa piatta |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-viola-peruana · Viola-do-Perú |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Перуанский гитарник |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Guitarra · Guitarra plana |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinobatos planiceps | Garman | 1880 | Synonym |
| Rhinobatus planiceps | Garman | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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