Taiwan guitarfish
| Taiwan guitarfish | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Order: | Rajiformes |
| Family: | Rhinobatidae |
| Genus: | Rhinobatos |
| Species: | R. formosensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhinobatos formosensis Norman, 1926 | |
The Taiwan guitarfish (Rhinobatos formosensis) is a species of fish in the Rhinobatidae family. It is found in Taiwan and possibly the Philippines. Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, coral reefs, and estuarine waters.
Source
- Compagno, L.J.V., Ishihara, H. & Marshall, A.D. 2005. Rhinobatos formosensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 3 August 2007.
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