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African wedgefish

Rhynchobatus luebberti

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Maximale Länge
300,0 cm
Tiefenbereich
0-35m
Familie

Overview

African wedgefish (Rhynchobatus luebberti) is a marine fish of the family Rhinidae, in the order Rhinopristiformes. Maximum recorded length is 300 cm. Its recorded depth range is 0–35 m.

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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
Tiefenbereich 0-35m

Habitat & Distribution

Wassertyp
Saltwater
Tiefenbereich
0-35m

Taxonomy

Ordnung Rhinopristiformes
Familie Rhinidae
Arten Rhynchobatus luebberti

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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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