Australian Butterfly Ray [Aetoplatea]
Description
The genus Aetoplatea includes species of butterfly rays primarily found in the waters around Australia. These rays are characterized by their broad, flat bodies and distinctive, wing-like pectoral fins that help them glide through the water. They are often found in sandy or muddy bottoms where they bury themselves for camouflage.
Species
Australian Butterfly Ray [Gymnura australis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
|
| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
|
| Family |
Butterfly Rays
Gymnuridae
|
Statistics
- Species 1