Smooth Butterfly Ray [Gymnura]
Description
Gymnura is a genus of rays known for their smooth skin, lacking the denticles or thorns found in many other ray species. These rays have a broad, disc-shaped body and long, slender tails. They inhabit a variety of marine environments, from coastal bays to deeper offshore waters, and are known for their agile swimming capabilities.
Species
Smooth Butterfly Ray [Gymnura micrura]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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Family |
Butterfly Rays
Gymnuridae
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Statistics
- Species 1