Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
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Overview
Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) is a marine fish of the family Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays), in the order Myliobatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 250 cm. It has been recorded to depths of 80 m. Recorded habitats include neritic.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 250,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | ?-80m |
Habitat & Distribution
Neritic
Type d'eau
Saltwater
Plage de profondeur
?-80m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays) |
| Famille | Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays) |
| Espèces | Gymnura poecilura |
Foire aux questions
How big does Butterfly ray get?
Butterfly ray can grow up to 250.0 cm long.
Where is Butterfly ray found?
Neritic
What family does Butterfly ray belong to?
Butterfly ray (Gymnura poecilura) belongs to the family Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays) in the order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays).
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