Author: Bloch & Schneider, 1801
FBname: Bowmouth guitarfish
Remark: Spelling following ECoF.
Comments: Inhabits coastal areas and on coral reefs, close inshore (Ref. 9915).  Found on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 12951).  Sometimes found in the water column (Ref. 12951).  Feeds mainly on bottom crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 9915).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Produces litters of 2-11 pups (Ref. 114953). A row of large spines present above the eye, on the center of the nape, and on the shoulder have a defensive function (can be used for butting).  Caught commonly by demersal tangle net, and occasionally trawl and longline fisheries (Ref.58048). Difficult to handle and can damage the catch when caught in trawls (Ref. 9915).  Utilized fresh and dried-salted; the pectoral fins are the only part which is eaten (Ref. 9987).