Bat Eagle Ray
Myliobatis californica
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–108 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A broad winged ray of sandy bays, sloughs and kelp beds, the bat ray flaps over the bottom and sometimes settles into the sand. It crushes clams, snails and crabs with flat plated jaws, and carries a venomous spine near the base of its long tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Myliobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271485.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bat Eagle Ray live?
- The Bat Eagle Ray (Myliobatis californica) is typically found at 0–108 m.
- Is the Bat Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Bat Eagle Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Bat Eagle Ray get?
- The Bat Eagle Ray grows to about 1.8 m.