Witch guitarfish
📖 Overview
Benthic species of continental shelf on rocky and sandy bottoms to depths of 150 m. It is a night feeder, mainly on small fishes and prawns . Ovoviviparous . Maturity size of males at ca. 47 cm TL, females at ca. 45 cm TL. Species born at ca. 18 cm TL. It is a likely bycatch of gillnet and prawn trawl fisheries .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Witch guitarfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Witch 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; reef-associated; depth range ? - 150 m . Tropical; 24°N - 19°S, 107°W - 80°W recorded in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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