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Sakatazame (Beaked guitar fish)

Rhinobatos schlegelii

Critically Endangered

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The Beaked guitar fish (Rhinobatos schlegelii) is a species in the genus Rhinobatos. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Rhinopristiformes (ノコギリエイ目)

Species

Rhinobatos schlegelii (Sakatazame)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Ka-rae-sang-ǒ

Japanese Sakatazame

German Geigenrochen

Vietnamese Cá Giống dài lưỡI cày

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Komon-sakatazame

Rhinobatos hynnicephalus

Endangered

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Chola guitarfish

Rhinobatos albomaculatus

Critically Endangered

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common guitarfish

Rhinobatos rhinobatos

Critically Endangered

Critically Endangered

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Annandale's guitarfish

Rhinobatos annandalei

Critically Endangered

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Slender guitarfish

Rhinobatos holcorhynchus

Data Deficient

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Norman's shovelnose ray

Rhinobatos lionotus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sakatazame?

The scientific name of Sakatazame is Rhinobatos schlegelii. It belongs to the genus Rhinobatos.

What is the conservation status of Sakatazame?

Sakatazame (Rhinobatos schlegelii) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sakatazame live?

Sakatazame is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Sakatazame belong to?

Sakatazame (Rhinobatos schlegelii) belongs to the genus Rhinobatos, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinobatidae.

Is Sakatazame endangered?

Yes, Sakatazame (Rhinobatos schlegelii) 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 Sakatazame belong to?

Sakatazame (Rhinobatos schlegelii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Sakatazame?

The closest relatives of Sakatazame in the genus Rhinobatos include Komon-sakatazame, common guitarfish, Spotted guitarfish, Spineback guitarfish, Annandale's guitarfish.