Zapteryx brevirostris (Müller & Henle, 1841)

Lesser guitarfish

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Rajiformes \| Rhinobatidae \| Rhinobatinae
Synonyms	Rhinobatos brevirostris, Syrrhina brevirostris, ... more
Common names	Guitarra ñata, 短吻强鳍鳐, Kortsnuitgitaarrog, ... more

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Main reference

Compagno, L.J.V. 1999. (Ref. 35766)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 54.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6902); common length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6077)

Environment

Demersal; marine

Climate / Range

Subtropical

Southwest Atlantic: Brazil (Ref. 6902) to Argentina (Ref. 58839).
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Short description

Obtuse snout, broader heart shaped disc. Olive to brownish gray above, without definite markings, dorsal and caudal darker than general ground tint, margins of pectoral and pelvic fins paler. Lower surface grayish or yellowish white, posterior corners of pectoral fins and tips of pelvic fins more or less dusky (Ref. 6902).

Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Vulnerable (VU) (A2ab+3b+4ab)	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be <100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low to moderate vulnerability (30 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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