Cownose Ray
Rhinoptera bonasus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–22 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
Cownose rays travel in huge schools, their wingtips sometimes breaking the surface as they cross bays and estuaries on the way to feeding grounds. They root through the bottom for clams and other shellfish, and the foraging can tear up seagrass beds. A venomous spine at the base of the tail can wound a careless handler, and the species is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Rhinopteridae › Rhinoptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 158544.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cownose Ray live?
- The Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) is typically found at 0–22 m.
- Is the Cownose Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Cownose Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Cownose Ray get?
- The Cownose Ray grows to about 1.2 m.