Eagle Rays [Myliobatidae]
Description
Myliobatidae, or eagle rays, are characterized by their distinctively long, pointed snouts and a flat body with wing-like pectoral fins. This family includes species such as the spotted eagle ray and the manta ray. Eagle rays are known for their graceful swimming in open waters and are found in both tropical and temperate seas. They feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish, crushing their prey with strong jaw plates.
Genera
Eagle Rays [Aetomylaeus]
View DetailsBull Rays [Myliobatis]
View DetailsCownose Rays [Rhinoptera]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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Statistics
- Genera 3