Myliobatidae

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.