Whitespotted guitarfish
📖 Overview
Benthic and more or less stationary in inshore coastal waters. Feeds on fish and shrimps . Ovoviviparous. Females have litters of 2-3 pups. Males mature at ca. 46 cm TL, females at ca. 52 cm TL; birth size at ca. 15 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Whitespotted guitarfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespotted 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; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical; 16°N - 17°S, 19°W - 13°E
🌿 Ecology
fish and shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinobatos albomaculatatus | Norman | 1930 | Synonym |
| Rhinobatus albomaculatus | Norman | 1930 | Synonym |
| Rhynchobatus albomaculatus | Norman | 1930 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 668 records indexed .
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