Western Shovelnose Ray
Aptychotrema vincentiana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 125 m
- Max size: 84 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The western shovelnose ray has the long pointed snout and ray like body of its family, gliding over sandy beaches and seagrass on the shelf off Western Australia. It feeds mainly on crabs and shrimps along with small fish, and females bear litters of up to sixteen live pups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Trygonorrhinidae › Aptychotrema
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279675.
FAQ
- How deep does the Western Shovelnose Ray live?
- The Western Shovelnose Ray (Aptychotrema vincentiana) is typically found at to 125 m.
- Is the Western Shovelnose Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Western Shovelnose Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Western Shovelnose Ray get?
- The Western Shovelnose Ray grows to about 84 cm.