Description
Also known as Freckled Guitarfish, Jumping Jack, Shovelnose Guitarfish, Spotted Guitarfish, Sandshark, Wedgefish.
Found singly, often partially buried, or resting on mud, sand, and weedy bottoms, close to reef patches along shorelines.
They feed on crustaceans and molluscs.
Length - 75cm
Depth - 0-30m
Widespread Western Atlantic
Guitarfish catch their prey by using a suction method called "jumping jacks" when jumping out of the water.
( Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/2548
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