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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Taiwan guitarfish

Rhinobatos formosensis Norman, 1926
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Max Length
73 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
0–119 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found inshore and offshore . Ovoviviparous . Biology little known . Utilized where it occurs, but details lacking .

Scientific Name
Rhinobatos formosensis
Authority
Norman, 1926
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
73 cm
Depth Range
0–119 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Taiwan guitarfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Taiwan guitarfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

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; depth range 0 - 119 m . Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00302 × L3.13 (TL)
Max TL
73cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Norman, 1926

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