Glaucostegus halavi
Rays
Halavi's guitarfish
Halav - Geigenrochen 
Raie guitare
Pez Guitarra Halavi 
Squalo chitarra
Distribution
- The Red Sea
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 1 and 40 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Hides in the sand.
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- Hides in the sand.
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 120 cm
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!