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Spineback guitarfish

Rhinobatos irvinei

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)
Family
Rhinobatidae
Genus
Rhinobatos
Species
Rhinobatos irvinei (Spineback guitarfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guitarra pecosa
French Poisson-guitare à lunaires

Similar Species in Rhinobatos

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Geigenrochen
Rhinobatos rhinobatos
Critically Endangered
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Geigenrochen
Rhinobatos schlegelii
Critically Endangered
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Spotted guitarfish
Rhinobatos punctifer
Near Threatened
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Angel fish
Rhinobatos hynnicephalus
Endangered
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Slender guitarfish
Rhinobatos holcorhynchus
Data Deficient
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Norman's shovelnose ray
Rhinobatos lionotus
Critically Endangered
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Annandale's guitarfish
Rhinobatos annandalei
Critically Endangered
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Chola guitarfish
Rhinobatos albomaculatus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spineback guitarfish?
The scientific name of Spineback guitarfish is Rhinobatos irvinei. It belongs to the genus Rhinobatos.
What is the conservation status of Spineback guitarfish?
Spineback guitarfish (Rhinobatos irvinei) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spineback guitarfish belong to?
Spineback guitarfish (Rhinobatos irvinei) belongs to the genus Rhinobatos, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinobatidae.
Is Spineback guitarfish endangered?
Yes, Spineback guitarfish (Rhinobatos irvinei) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Spineback guitarfish belong to?
Spineback guitarfish (Rhinobatos irvinei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Spineback guitarfish?
The closest relatives of Spineback guitarfish in the genus Rhinobatos include Geigenrochen, Geigenrochen, Spotted guitarfish, Angel fish, Annandale's guitarfish.

Genus Rhinobatos — 9 Species

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Geigenrochen
Rhinobatos rhinobatos
CR 🐾
Geigenrochen
Rhinobatos schlegelii
CR 🐾
Spotted guitarfish
Rhinobatos punctifer
NT 🐾
Angel fish
Rhinobatos hynnicephalus
EN 🐾
Annandale's guitarfish
Rhinobatos annandalei
CR 🐾
Slender guitarfish
Rhinobatos holcorhynchus
DD 🐾
Norman's shovelnose ray
Rhinobatos lionotus
CR
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Spineback guitarfish
Rhinobatos irvinei
CR
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Chola guitarfish
Rhinobatos albomaculatus
CR
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