Species guide
How to catch Grayspottted guitarfish
Acroteriobatus leucospilus
saltwatergame fishRhinobatidae
The Grayspotted guitarfish is a moderately sized, elongated ray known for its distinctive gray and blue spots. It inhabits shallow to moderately deep coastal waters where it hunts small marine animals. This species is valued by anglers for sport fishing in African and Indian Ocean regions.
Where they live
Found in saltwater coastal areas of Africa and the Indian Ocean, from shallow waters down to 100 meters deep. Prefers sandy or soft bottoms typical of these regions.
Typical size
Up to about 57 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- benthic fish
- marine worms
- other small macrofauna
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish pieces
- crustaceans
Best lures
- soft plastic lures mimicking small fish or shrimp
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
- light tackle angling
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