Bull Ray
Aetomylaeus bovinus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 10–150 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
A broad winged eagle ray of coastal tropical and warm temperate seas, it cruises over the bottom crunching crustaceans and molluscs with flat plate like teeth, sometimes gathering in small groups. It bears live young and is prized by anglers. Now listed as critically endangered, it can span well over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Aetomylaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 871951.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bull Ray live?
- The Bull Ray (Aetomylaeus bovinus) is typically found at 10–150 m.
- Is the Bull Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Bull Ray is harmless to divers.