Whitespotted Guitarfish
Rhynchobatus australiae
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameRhynchobatus australiae
Other namesFiddler, Giant Guitarfish, Sandshark, Shovelnose Shark, Whitespot Shovelnose Ray, White-spotted Shovelnosed Guitarfish, White-spotted Shovelnose Ray, Whitespotted Wedgefish
SizeUp to 3 m (9.84 ft)
WeightOver 200 kg (440 lb)
FamilyGuitarfish / Rhinchobatidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionShallow coastal waters amongst soft bottom areas often near reef
Depth Range5 - 60 m (16 - 196 ft)
