Guitarfish are rays in the family Rhinobatidae, sometimes called shovelnose rays.

Where do guitarfish live?

Species of guitarfish are found across tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters worldwide.

Are guitarfish the same as rays?

Yes — guitarfish are a family within the rays.

Is 'shovelnose ray' another name for guitarfish?

Yes, guitarfish are also referred to as shovelnose rays.

Do guitarfish occur in cold waters?

The combined range of species is described as tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters, not cold waters.

How many species of guitarfish are there?

This source does not specify the number of species.

Are guitarfish found worldwide?

The combined range of the various species spans worldwide within tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions.

Where to See Guitarfish While Diving

Q: What do guitarfish look like?

They have an elongated body with a flattened head and trunk and small, ray-like wings.

Guitarfish (family Rhinobatidae), also called shovelnose rays, are rays characterized by an elongated body with a flattened head and trunk and small, ray-like wings. Different species occur across tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate waters worldwide.

The strongest linked planning options currently surface around destinations such as Marsa Alam (Abu Dabbab and Elphinstone), North Male Atoll, Aliwal Shoal and Umkomaas and countries such as Egypt, Maldives, Seychelles for divers building trips around guitarfish.