Rhinobatos formosensis

Norman, 1926

Taiwan guitarfish
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rhinopristiformes Rhinobatidae

Reference of the original description

Norman, J.R. (1926)
A synopsis of the rays of the family Rhinobatidae, with a revision of the genus Rhinobatus. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 96(4), 941–982

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Types
Rhinobatos formosensis
Syntype: BMNH: 1862.12.6.69; BMNH: 1862.12.6.70;

Description :

Citation: Rhinobatos formosensis Norman, 1926: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024

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Common names
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Taiwan guitarfish

Distribution
Western Pacific: off Taiwan and from the Philippines. Source: www.gbif.org

Biology
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733].

Size / Weight / Age
63.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9909))

Habitat
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 119 m (Ref. 9909)

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=5926;