Bullnose Eagle Ray [Myliobatis freminvillei]
Description
The Bullnose Eagle Ray, also known as the Bullnose Ray, is a species of eagle ray in the family Myliobatidae. It dwells in the western Atlantic Ocean and is characterized by its large, triangular pectoral disc, and a short, obtuse snout that gives the appearance of a bull's nose. It is a benthic feeder and often found in the sandy or muddy bottoms near shorelines.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Eagle Rays
Myliobatidae
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| Genus |
Eagle Rays
Aetomylaeus
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