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Gorgona Guitarfish

Pseudobatos prahli

Classification

Pseudobatos prahli, also known by its common name Gorgona guitarfish is a species from the genus Pseudobatos. It is distinguished from other members of the genus by its coloration and rostral cartilages, and is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. Species description The Gorgona Guitarfish is a benthic, coastal marine batoid (ray/skate) that has a body type similar to others in its genus; flattened with symmetric dorsal fins, a pointed snout, a long, asymmetrical tail with no lower lobe, and a triangular body.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 2