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Myliobatis australis Macleay, 1881 Australian bull ray |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||