Snouted Eagle Ray
Myliobatis longirostris
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 95 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
An eagle ray of sandy coastal bottoms, it is caught mostly over open sand and bears live young. Records are sparse, but fishing pressure across its range has left it vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Myliobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271489.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snouted Eagle Ray live?
- The Snouted Eagle Ray (Myliobatis longirostris) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Snouted Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Snouted Eagle Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Snouted Eagle Ray get?
- The Snouted Eagle Ray grows to about 95 cm.