Smoothnose wedgefish
📖 Overview
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 . Ovoviviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: elongated; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smoothnose wedgefish 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; depth range 0 - 60 m . Subtropical; 35°N - 4°N, 49°E - 142°E West Pacific: Oman to Japan; mainly in the Indian Ocean.
🌿 Ecology
bottom-dwelling crustaceans and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Giant Guitarfish · Sandshark · Shovelnose Shark · Smoothnose Wedgefish |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | سماك القيثارةالعملاق · سمك الاسفين سلس الأنف · سمكة الوتد ذات الأنف الأملس · قرش مجرفي الانف |
| 🌍CES | kytarovec zpozdilý |
| 🇩🇪German | Glattnasen-Geigenrochen · Glattnasen-Gitarrenrochen |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pesce chitarra liscio · Pesce violino liscio |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Gladneuskegrog |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-viola-gigante-de-focinho-liso |
| 🌍THA | ปลาโรนันจมูกเรียบ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinobatus laevis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
| Rhynchobatus yentinensis | Wang | 1933 | Heterotypic |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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