Taiwanese Wedgefish

Rhynchobatus immaculatus

Critically Endangered Rhinid Fish of Taiwanese Waters

Tropical
Northern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
Other
Large
Tropical fish

Rhynchobatus immaculatus, the Taiwanese wedgefish, is a species of fish in the family Rhinidae. It is found in the Pacific Ocean in the vicinity of Taiwan. This species reaches a length of 99 cm (39 in).

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Shovelnose Rays
Family: Rhinidae
Genus: Rhynchobatus
Maximum length: 99 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: confirmed from Taiwan; probably more widespread.
Conservation status: CRCritically Endangered

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