| Family: |
Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes) |
| Max. size: |
53 cm TL (male/unsexed); 62 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: southern Japan and southwest Korea to Vietnam, including Taiwan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dwells near shore in sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 11230). Caught throughout the year in coastal waters of southern China. Feeds on small benthic animals. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Males mature at 38-40 cm TL, females at 39-44 cm TL; born at ca. 16 cm TL. Produces litters of 2-9 pups (Ref. 114953). Used as `kamaboko' material (Ref. 637). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 30 August 2019 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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