Giant Shovelnose Ray

Glaucostegus typus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Glaucostegus typus
Other names Common Shovelnose Ray, Giant Guitarfish
Size Up to 2.7 m (8.85 ft) TL
Weight Over 20 kg (44 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Coastal & offshore waters, mangroves, estuaries, sand flats & atolls amongst sandy areas
Depth Range 0 - 100 m (328 ft)
Giant Shovelnose Ray Distribution