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Bowmouth Guitarfish Rhina ancylostoma. Photo:

Bowmouth Guitarfish dorsal fin

Bowmouth Guitarfish Rhina ancylostoma. Photo:

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Identifying the
dorsal fin

  • Dark grey-brownish with white spots on the fin.
  • Free rear tip is short and rounded.

STATUS AND RANGE

The Bowmouth Guitarfish Rhina ancylostoma is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ and in CITES Appendix II.

Information has been adapted from Jabado R.W (2019). Wedgefish & Giant Guitarfishes. A guide to species identification. Wildlife Conservation Society