
Speckled guitarfish
Pseudobatos glaucostigmus
Neptune’s rating:
45- Conservation StatusEndangered
- DifficultyDifficult
- HardinessModerate
- Liters per Fish1500 L
- OriginEastern Pacific Ocean
- pH7.5 - 8.0
- PopularityUncommon
- RarityVery Rare
- Temperature20.0 - 25.0 °C
- Territorial BehaviourModerately Territorial
- VibrancyDull
Please note: These values are based on the average of various confirmed sources.
More about Speckled guitarfish
The Speckled guitarfish, Pseudobatos glaucostigmus, is a species characterized by its unique speckled appearance, typically displaying a blend of grey and white spots across its body. This species is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from the Gulf of California down to Peru. Morphologically, it features a flattened body and a long tail, resembling a combination of a ray and a shark, which is typical of the guitarfish family. The Speckled guitarfish is not commonly known in the aquarium hobby due to its size and habitat requirements, making it a rare sight in personal collections.