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Rhynchobatus laevis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) Smoothnose wedgefish |
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photo by
Krajangdara, T. |
| Family: | Rhinidae (Wedgefishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 270 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 240 kg | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Oman to Japan; mainly in the Indian Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | A benthic species mainly found near the coast in shallow bays and off river mouths. It is poorly known but probably feeds on bottom-dwelling crustaceans and fishes (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 03 December 2018 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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