Myliobatis australis Macleay, 1881
Australian bull ray
Myliobatis australis
photo by Danna, P.

Family:  Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays)
Max. size:  120 cm WD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 57 kg
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 85 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland. Possibly occurring off New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly found off beaches and over sand flats in shallow water. Also found offshore down to 85 m (Ref. 9862). Feeds mainly on crabs and shellfish (Ref. 6871). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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