Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Rhynchobatus djiddensis
- Common name
- Giant Guitarfish
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Rhinidae
- Genus
- Rhynchobatus
- Size
- 150–310 cm
- Depth
- 1–50 m
- IUCN status
- Critically endangered (CR)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, coral-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary, slow-mover
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean
Description
Giant guitarfish (150-310 cm) grey-brown massive. Flattened serrated rostrum (differs from true sawfish). Shallow coastal benthic habitat (1-50 m) Indo-Pacific. Slow bottom forager for prey. Conservation: critically endangered, intentional catches. Diving: possible Indo-Pacific coastal.
Photo of Giant Guitarfish
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Giant Guitarfish?
- Giant Guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) reaches 150–310 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Giant Guitarfish?
- Giant Guitarfish is found between 1–50 m deep.
- Is the Giant Guitarfish dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Giant Guitarfish?
- IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR).
- Where can you find the Giant Guitarfish?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.
Similar species
- Haemulon flavolineatum - French grunt
- Haemulon sciurus - Bluestriped grunt
- Haemulon plumierii - White grunt
- Haemulon parra - Sailor's choice
- Carcharhinus melanopterus - Blacktip reef shark
- Hippocampus guttulatus - Long-snouted seahorse
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 217378)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2418935)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia