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Rhinobatidae

Bareback shovelnose ray

Rhinobatos nudidorsalis

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Elongated
Large
Tropical fish

The bareback shovelnose ray (Rhinobatos nudidorsalis) or nakedback guitarfish, is a species of fish in the Rhinobatidae family. It is found in Seychelles and Mauritius. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Shovelnose Rays
Family: Rhinobatidae
Genus: Rhinobatos
Maximum length: 50.1 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: elongated
Distribution: Central Indian Ocean: Mascarene Ridge. High Seas only.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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