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Giant shovelnose ray Profile

Glaucostegus typus

ℹ️ Overview

The Giant shovelnose ray (Glaucostegus typus) is a large, bottom-dwelling fish primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region, including northwest Australia and Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its distinctive shovel-shaped snout and large, wing-like pectoral fins. Typically, its coloration ranges from grey to brown. This ray is not commonly kept in the aquarium hobby due to its size and habitat requirements, making it relatively unknown among aquarium enthusiasts.

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  • DifficultyExpert
  • HardinessModerate
  • pH7.5 - 8.5
  • PopularityUncommon
  • RarityVery Rare
  • Temperature22.0 - 28.0 °C
  • VibrancyDull

Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.

Neptune’s rating:

Based on 12 data points

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