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Glaucostegus granulatus (Cuvier, 1829) Granulated guitarfish |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Glaucostegidae (Giant guitarfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 280 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 119 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northern Indian Ocean; Persian Gulf to Myanmar. | |||
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| Biology: | Ranges from the intertidal to offshore continental shelves down to 119 m (Ref. 9909). A carnivorous fish that feeds on large shellfishes (Ref. 58784). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Produces 6-10 pups a litter (Ref.114953). Biology little known (Ref. 9909). Utilized where it occurs but details lacking (Ref. 9909). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 04 April 2022 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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