The giant guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) looks like a shark because of its shark-like dorsal tail and elongated pointed snout, however, it is no shark, as it fits in the family Rhinidae, and harmless to humans. It is also called whitespotted wedge fish and common to the western Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea. A black spot is present above each pectoral fin of juveniles while in adults, it is absent or maybe a dusky ring. Slow growth rate, fondness for coastal habitat, increasing demand for its meat, fins, and ease of catch by various fishing gear make it an imperiled species.
Giant Guitarfish have a total width between 33.3”-40.6” (77-103 cm) and overall length of 6.75’-8.83’ (2.06-2.69 m). The typical weight of the Giant Guitarfish is in the range of 275-507 lb (125-230 kg). Giant Guitarfish have lifespans between 16-20 years.
The giant guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis) looks like a shark because of its shark-like dorsal tail and elongated pointed snout, however, it is no shark, as it fits in the family Rhinidae, and harmless to humans. It is also called whitespotted wedge fish and common to the western Indian Ocean, Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea. A black spot is present above each pectoral fin of juveniles while in adults, it is absent or maybe a dusky ring. Slow growth rate, fondness for coastal habitat, increasing demand for its meat, fins, and ease of catch by various fishing gear make it an imperiled species.
Giant Guitarfish have a total width between 33.3”-40.6” (77-103 cm) and overall length of 6.75’-8.83’ (2.06-2.69 m). The typical weight of the Giant Guitarfish is in the range of 275-507 lb (125-230 kg). Giant Guitarfish have lifespans between 16-20 years.