help with ID?

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help with ID?

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my dad saw this fish at tanjong pinang and took some pics.... they call it a round head rocket, but anyone know the actual name?
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It should be a Bowmouth Guitarfish, same family as the shovelnose ray. Wikipedia link.
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thanks peace! :lol:
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Re: help with ID?

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I want to catch one!
Urrrgh, no time to fish now~
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