Bowmouth Guitarfish [Rhinobatos schlegelii]
Description
The Bowmouth Guitarfish, also known as the Mud Skate, is a species of ray in the Rhinobatidae family. It inhabits the coastal waters of the tropical Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Papua New Guinea, north to Japan, and south to Australia. It has a distinctive appearance with a wide and thick body, a pointed snout, and a large mouth. They are known to feed on crustaceans, mollusks, and small fishes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Sawback and Guitarfish
Rhiniformes
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| Family |
Guitarfishes
Rhinobatidae
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| Genus |
Common Guitarfish
Rhinobatos
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