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Flathead guitarfish

Pseudobatos planiceps

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)
Family
Rhinobatidae
Genus
Pseudobatos
Species
Pseudobatos planiceps (Flathead guitarfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guitarra
French Poisson-guitare du Pacifique
Portuguese Viola-do-Perú

Similar Species in Pseudobatos

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Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
Vulnerable
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Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos horkelii
Critically Endangered
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Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos percellens
Endangered
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Gorgona guitarfish
Pseudobatos prahli
Vulnerable
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Speckled guitarfish
Pseudobatos glaucostigmus
Vulnerable
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Guitarfish
Pseudobatos productus
Near Threatened
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Whitenose guitarfish
Pseudobatos leucorhynchus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Flathead guitarfish?
The scientific name of Flathead guitarfish is Pseudobatos planiceps. It belongs to the genus Pseudobatos.
What is the conservation status of Flathead guitarfish?
Flathead guitarfish (Pseudobatos planiceps) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Flathead guitarfish live?
Flathead guitarfish is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Flathead guitarfish belong to?
Flathead guitarfish (Pseudobatos planiceps) belongs to the genus Pseudobatos, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinobatidae.
Is Flathead guitarfish endangered?
Yes, Flathead guitarfish (Pseudobatos planiceps) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Flathead guitarfish belong to?
Flathead guitarfish (Pseudobatos planiceps) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Flathead guitarfish?
The closest relatives of Flathead guitarfish in the genus Pseudobatos include Geigenrochen, Geigenrochen, Geigenrochen, Gorgona guitarfish, Speckled guitarfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Pseudobatos — 8 Species

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Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos lentiginosus
VU 🐾
Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos horkelii
CR 🐾
Geigenrochen
Pseudobatos percellens
EN 🐾
Gorgona guitarfish
Pseudobatos prahli
VU 🐾
Speckled guitarfish
Pseudobatos glaucostigmus
VU 🐾
Guitarfish
Pseudobatos productus
NT 🐾
Whitenose guitarfish
Pseudobatos leucorhynchus
VU
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Flathead guitarfish
Pseudobatos planiceps
VU
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