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Introduction
Guitarfish, locally known as Sayrol (سیرول), is a flattened, ray-like cartilaginous fish that combines features of both rays and sharks. Though largely undervalued in the Pakistani domestic market, it is highly demanded internationally, with regular exports to Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, where it is consumed fresh, dried, or frozen.
In local markets, Sayrol is rarely sold under its actual name due to cultural myths, taboos, and customer reluctance. Instead, its boneless meat is often rebranded as more “acceptable” fish to increase its local usability, especially among fish fryers, caterers, and fresh boneless seafood stalls.
Commonly landed species of Guitarfish (Sayrol) at Karachi Fish Harbour include Salalah Guitarfish, Granulated Guitarfish, Halavi Guitarfish, Bluntnose Guitarfish, Annandale’s Guitarfish, and Spotted Guitarfish.
Flovar Profile
Guitarfish (Sayrol) meat is firm, white, and neutral in taste, with a texture resembling that of a stingray or shark. When fresh, it is odorless, making it suitable for boneless preparations, curries, frying, and drying. Though its flavor is pleasant, local consumers typically avoid it due to perception rather than taste.
Taxonomy & Identification
English Name: Guitarfish
Local Name (Urdu): Sayrol (سیرول)
Common Species at Karachi Fish Harbour:
Acroteriobatus salalah (Salalah Guitarfish)
Glaucostegus cf. granulatus (Granulated Guitarfish)
Glaucostegus halavi (Halavi Guitarfish)
Glaucostegus obtusus (Widenose Guitarfish)
Rhinobatos cf. annandalei (Annandale’s Guitarfish)
Rhinobatos punctifer (Spotted Guitarfish)
Family: Rhinobatidae
Order: Rhinopristiformes
Class: Chondrichthyes
Phylum: Chordata
Habitat
Guitarfish (Sayrol) are commonly found in shallow coastal waters and sandy seabeds of the Arabian Sea, especially along Balochistan’s coastline. They are caught seasonally and brought to Karachi Fish Harbour as part of mixed trawl catches.
Catching Method
Guitarfish (Sayrol) have a long, guitar-shaped body, a flattened head, and wing-like pectoral fins. Their skin is tough and leathery, and the meat is found in the mid-body area. While not visually appealing to local consumers, the meat inside is dense, white, and boneless when processed.
Physical Attributes
Guitarfish (Sayrol) have a wide, flat disc-shaped body, a long tail (often with a venomous barb), and a cartilage-based structure. The edible meat is located in the wings, which contain firm, slightly stringy flesh. Color and size vary by species, with some reaching over a meter wide. Read more about the common Guitarfish in this article.
Size
We offer Guitarfish (Sayrol) in sizes ranging from 2 to 10 kg per fish, available as whole, wing-cut, sliced, or boneless blocks, depending on the requirement. Most orders for domestic use prefer pre-cleaned boneless chunks.
Approx. Cleaning Yields
Whole Guitarfish (uncleaned): 100% weight
Headless & Gutted: 65% yield
Boneless: 35% yield
Cleaning Preferences
Guitarfish (Sayrol) is primarily cleaned into boneless blocks or slices, especially for street vendors or foodservice use. Whole fish is also available for export clients or dried seafood processors.
Cooking Preferences
Guitarfish (Sayrol) is best suited for deep frying, masala fish curry, dried fish preparation, or boneless tandoori applications. It is widely used by local street vendors, often under a different name, and is prized for holding shape, absorbing flavors, and cooking evenly.
Health Benefits
Guitarfish (Sayrol) meat is rich in lean protein, selenium, and B-complex vitamins, supporting metabolism, bone strength, and tissue repair. While not known for high Omega-3 content, it offers a clean, low-fat source of marine protein.
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