
Southern banded guitarfish
Zapteryx xyster
Neptune’s rating:
NaN- Conservation StatusCritically Endangered
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish200 L
- OriginEastern Pacific Ocean
- pH7.5 - 8.2
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityVery Rare
- Temperature18.0 - 24.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourI Do Not Have Specific Information About The Territorial Behavior Of The Southern Banded Guitarfish (zapteryx Xyster). Therefore, I Cannot Provide An Accurate Rating.
- VibrancyDull
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Southern banded guitarfish
The Southern banded guitarfish (Zapteryx xyster) is a species of ray notable for its distinctive physical appearance that resembles a blend between a shark and a ray, with a dorsoventrally flattened body and elongated tail. Predominantly, it showcases a sandy to brownish coloration, often with lighter or darker bands or spots that aid in its camouflage on the ocean floor. Originating from the Eastern Pacific, specifically from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, this species inhabits sandy or muddy bottoms in coastal waters. Despite its unique appearance, the Southern banded guitarfish is not commonly known in the aquarium hobby, primarily due to its size, habitat requirements, and relative obscurity compared to more popular marine species.