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Rhinobatidae

Omn guitarfish

Acroteriobatus omanensis

Only a handful landed at Muscat

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Indian Ocean
  • West Asia
  • Elongated
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

Acroteriobatus omanensis, the Oman guitarfish, is a type of guitarfish of the family Rhinobatidae found in Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea. There has only been a handful of specimens discovered in fish landings in Muscat. Therefore, its population and potential threats are not specifically known to scientists.

Maximum length
60 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
elongated
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Oman.
Conservation status
DDData Deficient

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