Shortnose Eagle Ray
Myliobatis ridens
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 5–47 m
- Max size: 63 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
This eagle ray glides over the bottom on broad wings between about five and fifty metres of water. Females grow larger than males and reach around 60 cm across, and the species is now considered critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Myliobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 835027.
FAQ
- How deep does the Shortnose Eagle Ray live?
- The Shortnose Eagle Ray (Myliobatis ridens) is typically found at 5–47 m.
- Is the Shortnose Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Shortnose Eagle Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Shortnose Eagle Ray get?
- The Shortnose Eagle Ray grows to about 63 cm.