| Family: |
Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) |
| Max. size: |
150 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 160 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand, including the Kermadec Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Olive-green, yellow or dark brown dorsally with pale blue or grey markings; white ventrally (Ref. 26346). No caudal fin (Ref. 26346). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in bays, estuaries, and near rocky reefs (Ref. 12951); mostly in shallow coastal waters to depths of at least 60 m (Ref. 132213). Usually solitary (Ref. 12951). Feeds on clams, oysters, worms, and crabs (Ref. 12951). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Although the spine on the tail is capable of inflicting a painful wound, the poison is quickly neutralized by immersion of the injured area in hot water (Ref. 26346). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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