White Spotted Wedgefish: Threatened Ray With Distinctive Spots
The white spotted wedgefish is a distinctive ray belonging to the Rhinopristidae family. Adorned with white spots on its dorsal surface, this species possesses an elongated, wedge-shaped body and a formidable whip-like tail with a venom barb. Its large pectoral fins contribute to its graceful locomotion. As benthic feeders, white spotted wedgefish play a crucial role in controlling mollusks and crustaceans within marine ecosystems. However, their survival is threatened by habitat loss, overfishing, and illegal trade, prompting urgent conservation efforts.
