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Rhinoptera brasiliensis Müller, 1836 Brazilian cownose ray |
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photo by
Carvalho Filho, A. |
| Family: | Rhinopteridae (Cownose rays) | |||
| Max. size: | 104 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlanitc: from the Gulf of Mexico to southern Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Median row of teeth is wider transversely to their lengths. Upper jaw has 9 series of teeth. Brown above, brownish white below. Darker towards the tips of the pectorals (Ref. 6902). | |||
| Biology: | A benthopelagic species found inshore over sandy bottoms from nearshore to about 20 m depth. Feeds mainly on molluscs (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Pups 38-48 cm disc width at birth (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 21 June 2019 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||