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Banded Guitarfish

Banded Guitarfish

Dusky blotches form bars across back and tail base. Single row of short spines extend down the back and tail.

Stats

Family: Guitarfishes
Features: Usually shades of brown, occasionally gray; often have pale spots on back. Flattened, relatively narrow disc; long thick tail base with two prominent dorsal fins and large tail. Rare Gulf of California and Pacific Coast of Baja; also north to southern California. Inhabit rocky reefs and gravel-strewn areas. Commnly rest in crevices and other recesses; rarely bury in the sand. Tend to ignore divers; move away only when closely approached or molested.
Size: 1 ½ to 2 ½ feet, maximum 3 feet.
Cautions: None
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