African wedgefish
Rhynchobatus luebberti
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Saltwater
نبذة
The African wedgefish (Rhynchobatus luebberti) is an exceptionally large saltwater ray reaching up to 300 cm in length. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and estuaries off the West African coast and belongs to the family Rhinidae.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 300,0 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 0-35m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
0-35m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Rhinopristiformes |
| الفصيلة | Rhinidae |
| الأنواع | Rhynchobatus luebberti |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does African wedgefish get?
African wedgefish can grow up to 300.0 cm long.
What family does African wedgefish belong to?
African wedgefish (Rhynchobatus luebberti) belongs to the family Rhinidae in the order Rhinopristiformes.
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