The Brazilian guitarfish (Pseudobatos horkelii) is a saltwater fish of the family Rhinobatidae that grows up to 138 cm.
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Description
The Brazilian guitarfish is a guitarfish (Rhinobatidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a flattened, fiddle-shaped build with a disc-shaped forebody and a sturdy, shark-like tail with two dorsal fins; it lacks a venomous spine. It lives bottom-bound on sand and mud bottoms, from the shoreline to the edge of the continental shelf. As a bottom hunter it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes. It gives birth to live young. Through overfishing it is critically endangered. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brazilian guitarfish?
The Brazilian guitarfish has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Violin-shaped build with a shark-like tail, without a venomous spine; ovoviviparous and critically endangered by overfishing.
Where does the Brazilian guitarfish live?
The Brazilian guitarfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; sandy and muddy bottoms.
How big does the Brazilian guitarfish get?
The Brazilian guitarfish grows to a maximum of about 138 cm. On average the species is around 60 cm.
Is the Brazilian guitarfish dangerous to humans?
No, the Brazilian guitarfish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Brazilian guitarfish edible?
Yes, the Brazilian guitarfish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Pseudobatos
More from the family Rhinobatidae
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