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January 2019 Elasmobranch of the Month: Bowmouth Guitarfish
This beautiful species is easily distinguishable with a flat, broad snout and very high first and second dorsal fins, where the maximum leng
Jan 31, 20191 min read
Happy Halloween: Eerie Elasmobranchs
Enjoy this wild and wicked list of amazing and eerie elasmobranchs just in time for Halloween!
Oct 31, 20182 min read


June Elasmobranch of the Month: White-spotted Wedgefish
Learn all about the White-spotted shovelnose ray (Rhynchobatus australiae) also known as as the white-spotted wedgefish.
Jun 21, 20182 min read


May Elasmobranch of the Month: Spotted Ratfish
DID YOU KNOW: Ratfish are from the order CHIMAERA, which are in the class CHONDRICHTHYES – i.e. cartilaginous fish! That means they are clos
May 18, 20182 min read

Jan 2018 Elasmobranch of the Month: Thornback Ray
Thornback ray (Raja clavata) Image credit: Andy Murch Key Features Characterized by the many thorns often present on their dorsal side,...
Jan 16, 20182 min read

June 2015 Elasmobranch of the Month: Smalltooth Sawfish
The smalltooth sawfish is a remarkable creature with a tool on it's face! Sadly, they are a critically endangered species.
Jun 12, 20152 min read
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