bat ray

Myliobatis californica

Often buries its broad wings beneath sand

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
North America
Large
Tropical fish

The bat ray (Myliobatis californica) is an eagle ray that has a diamond ray-like form that consists of pectoral fins that are wing-like and end in blunt points. The head is broad and raised higher than the pectoral fins. The eyes are laterally situated on the broad head.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Myliobatidae
Genus: Myliobatis
Maximum length: 180 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Oregon, USA to Gulf of California (Ref. 2850 ) and the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 28023 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

Report a correction