Mottled eagle ray

Summary

The mottled eagle ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species of fish in the family Myliobatidae.

Mottled eagle ray
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Subclass: Elasmobranchii
Superorder: Batoidea
Order: Myliobatiformes
Family: Myliobatidae
Genus: Aetomylaeus
Species:
A. maculatus
Binomial name
Aetomylaeus maculatus
(J. E. Gray, 1832)

Description edit

The mottled eagle ray can grow up to 78 cm in disc width.[1] Little is known about this species, but based on similar species it is expected to produce an average of 4 offspring per year.[1] It has an exceptionally long spineless tail which is over six times longer than the body[2]

Range edit

It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, and estuarine waters.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Rigby, C.L.; Bin Ali, A.; Chen, X.; Derrick, D.; Dharmadi, Ebert, D.A.; Fahmi, Fernando, D.; Gautama, D.A.; Haque, A.B.; Herman, K.; Ho, H.; Hsu, H.; Krajangdara, T.; Maung, A.; Seyha, L.; Sianipar, A.; Tanay, D.; Utzurrum, J.A.T.; Vo, V.Q.; Yuneni, R.R.; Zhang, J. (2020). "Aetomylaeus maculatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T60120A124440727. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T60120A124440727.en. Retrieved 15 November 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330

External links edit

  • Species Description of Aetomylaeus maculatus at www.shark-references.com