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Guitarra

Rhinobatos rhinobatos

Critically Endangered
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The common guitarfish, <em>Rhinobatos rhinobatos</em>, is a cartilaginous fish belonging to the order Rhinopristiformes, family Rhinobatidae. It is a member of the guitarfish group, characterized by a flattened body with a distinct guitar-like silhouette formed by the fusion of the head, pectoral fins, and trunk. <em>Rhinobatos rhinobatos</em> is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, representing severe conservation concern and indicating that this species faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Pressures such as overfishing and bycatch are commonly implicated in the decline of guitarfish species globally. Detailed habitat, range, and country distribution data are not available for this species in current records. No dietary information has been provided for this species. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Guitarra
French Guitare
German Geigenrochen
Portuguese Cassapai
Russian скат-рoхля
Arabic Mourr
Turkish Kemane balığı

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guitarra?
The scientific name of Guitarra is Rhinobatos rhinobatos. It belongs to the genus Rhinobatos.
What is the conservation status of Guitarra?
Guitarra (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Guitarra belong to?
Guitarra (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) belongs to the genus Rhinobatos, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinobatidae.
Is Guitarra endangered?
Yes, Guitarra (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) 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 Guitarra belong to?
Guitarra (Rhinobatos rhinobatos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Guitarra?
The closest relatives of Guitarra in the genus Rhinobatos include Guitarra chola, Guitarra pecosa, Slender guitarfish, Norman's shovelnose ray, Angel fish.

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