Butterfly Rays [Gymnuridae]

Description

Gymnuridae, or butterfly rays, have broad, flat bodies and short, rounded snouts, giving them a distinctive, wing-like appearance. These rays are found in warm coastal waters around the world, where they spend much of their time buried in sand with only their eyes and spiracles exposed. Butterfly rays feed on a variety of benthic organisms, including crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. They are known for their ability to 'fly' through the water with graceful movements of their wide pectoral fins.

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