Wedgefish Rhina ancylostoma
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Identifying the
dorsal fin
- The fins of wedgefishes are bigger than the fins of Giant Guitarfish.
- Free rear tip is moderately longer when compared to the fin base
- Few visible cartilaginous blocks on the base of the fin.
STATUS AND RANGE
The Wedgefish Rhinidae family is listed as between Critically Endangered and Near Threatened 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.
