Rhinoidei (sharkrays)

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Inshore rays with large triangular pectoral fins, broad rounded snouts, high bodies with heavy thorns, thick tails, large lunate caudal fins, and 2 large dorsal fins, the first over the pelvic species. A single family and species.

Rhinidae (sharkrays) Only one species found in southern Africa: Rhina ancylostoma (Bowmouthed guitarfish)

Text by Leonard J.V. Compagno, David A. Ebert and Malcolm J. Smale