Australian Butterfly Ray [Aetoplatea]

Description

The genus Aetoplatea includes species of butterfly rays primarily found in the waters around Australia. These rays are characterized by their broad, flat bodies and distinctive, wing-like pectoral fins that help them glide through the water. They are often found in sandy or muddy bottoms where they bury themselves for camouflage.

Species
Australian Butterfly Ray [Gymnura australis]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
Order Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
Family Butterfly Rays
Gymnuridae
Statistics
  • Species 1