Wedgefish

Wedgefish are cartilaginous rays in the family Rhinidae, with flattened bodies, broad pectoral fins, and wedge-shaped snouts.

Rhinidae: Rhinidae is the family of cartilaginous fishes known as wedgefish. This taxonomic family contains all wedgefish.
Shark finning: Shark finning is the removal of a shark's fins, often followed by discarding its body. Wedgefish fins are prized in international trade, contributing to fishing pressure.
Bowmouth guitarfish: The bowmouth guitarfish is a large wedgefish with prominent ridges and horn-like projections above its eyes. It is a distinctive wedgefish species recognizable by its armored appearance.
Overfishing: Overfishing occurs when fish are removed faster than their populations can replenish. Wedgefish mature slowly and reproduce infrequently, making heavy catches difficult to replace.
Fish stock assessment: Fish stock assessment estimates a population's size, productivity, and response to fishing. Sparse catch and population data make wedgefish stock estimates uncertain.
Batoidea: Batoidea is the group of cartilaginous fishes that includes rays and skates. Wedgefish belong to this broader radiation of flattened cartilaginous fishes.
Bycatch: Bycatch is the unintended capture of species during fishing for other targets. Wedgefish are caught in nets and longlines set for other marine animals.
Giant guitarfish: The giant guitarfish is a large wedgefish species found in the Indo-West Pacific. Its size and coastal distribution make it a notable member of Rhinidae.
Shark fin trade: The shark fin trade is the international commerce in fins from sharks and related fishes. Demand for wedgefish fins has driven targeted catches and population declines.
Population genetics: Population genetics studies genetic variation within and between populations. Genetic studies can reveal whether wedgefish populations are isolated or connected.

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Fiddler rayCompared with: Wedgefishes share a sharklike outline but have a more triangular head than fiddler rays.