All you need to know about these elusive, underappreciated cousins of stingrays
Why are they called guitarfish?
Their name comes from their shape/profile, which is vaguely shaped like a guitar.
How many species of guitarfish are in the world?
There are 50 species of guitarfish worldwide.
Where are guitarfish found?
Guitarfish are found mostly in shallow sandy waters, up to 100 m deep.
About the contributors
Wenzel Pinto
is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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