Southern Fiddler Ray [Trygonorrhina dumerilii]
Description
The Southern Fiddler Ray, also known as the banjo shark, is a species of ray in the family Rhinobatidae. It is found in the coastal waters of southern Australia, from New South Wales to Western Australia. This species is distinguished by its large pectoral disc, long, slender tail, and distinctive color patterns of white spots and blotches on a gray or brown background. It is a benthic species that prefers sandy or muddy substrates and is commonly found in seagrass beds.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Blind Sharks
Brachaeluridae
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| Genus |
Blind Sharks
Brachaelurus
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