- SEA LIFE Bangkok, Rays
Bowmouth Guitarfish
This wonderfully bizarre animal is called a Bowmouth Guitarfish. Though it is classified as a Ray, really it is half Ray and half Shark! Rays evolved from Sharks but this species stopped somewhere in-between.
When you visit us look out for our Bowmouth, Betty, in 'Pacific Shipwreck'. Like other Rays and Sharks, Betty has incredible skin. Instead of being covered in scales like other fish, she is covered in tiny teeth called dermal denticles. These reduce drag in the water so she can swim faster with ease.
With such huge fins, Bowmouth Guitarfish are particularly targeted by the Shark finning industry.
More Creatures
Rays
There are over 500 different species of Rays and Skate in our oceans and rivers. Their closest relative is the Shark; Rays evolved from Sharks around 150 million years ago!
- SEA LIFE Bangkok, Rays
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Discover our one and only Largetooth saw fish in Thailand!
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Stingray
Stingrays get their name from the stinging barb at the base of their tail. When they feel threatened Stingrays can whip up their tail to puncture their pursuer with their spiny, venomous barb.
- SEA LIFE Bangkok, Rays
Eagle Ray
A majestic Eagle Ray swims like a flying bird. This peaceful fish protects itself with a venomous spine at the base of its tail.
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Shovel Nose Ray
A cartilage species in the ray family which spends most of its time on the ocean floor, using the bottom part of its mouth to catch crustaceans.
- SEA LIFE Bangkok, Rays
Bowmouth Guitarfish
This wonderfully bizarre animal is called a Bowmouth Guitarfish. Though it is classified as a Ray, really it is half Ray and half Shark! Rays evolved from Sharks but this species stopped somewhere…
- SEA LIFE Bangkok, Rays
