Pacific cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri)

Scientific name: Rhinoptera steindachneri Evermann & Jenkins, 1891

Pacific cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri)

The Pacific cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri) is a marine fish of the family Myliobatidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. Probably occurring elsewhere.

Biology

Found over soft bottoms, near rocky or coral reefs; also near reef drop-offs. Occasionally near the surface and may jump out of the water. Often in schools, sometimes associated with Aetobatus narinari, the spotted eagle ray. Feeds on benthic crustaceans and mollusks. Ovoviviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Rhinoptera steindachneri
Family
Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays)
Order
Rajiformes (Skates and Rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
90.0
Depth range
0–30 m (0–98 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; oceanodromous; depth range 0 - 30 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. Probably occurring elsewhere.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Near Threatened (NT)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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