Clubnose Guitarfish

The clubnose guitarfish (Glaucostegus thouin) is a marine species classified as critically endangered within the Glaucostegidae family. This ray inhabits shallow coastal regions extending to depths of 60 meters (200 feet) in the Indo-Pacific, with a geographical distribution from 🇮🇳 India to Southeast Asia, and it is also present in the 🌊 Red Sea. Historical, though unverified, records suggest its presence in the Mediterranean and Suriname.

The clubnose guitarfish can attain a length of up to 3 meters (9.8 feet), though it more commonly measures less than 2.5 meters (8.2 feet). It is characterized by a pale yellowish or brownish coloration and a distinctive pale snout. A notable morphological feature is the unique club-like shape at the tip of its snout, distinguishing it from other species within the genus Glaucostegus.