Oman Cownose Ray
Rhinoptera jayakari
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
This cownose ray cruises the open ocean and often masses in large shoals, its blunt twin lobed snout marking it out from other rays. It bears live young, and with pressure from coastal fisheries the IUCN lists it as Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Rhinopteridae › Rhinoptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271496.
FAQ
- Is the Oman Cownose Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Oman Cownose Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oman Cownose Ray get?
- The Oman Cownose Ray grows to about 90 cm.