Backwater butterfly ray
Gymnura natalensis
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Saltwater
Overview
Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) is a marine fish of the family Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays), in the order Myliobatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 250 cm, with a maximum published weight of 83 kg. Its recorded depth range is 20–100 m. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 250.0 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 82.6 kg |
| 生息水深 | 20-100m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
水質タイプ
Saltwater
生息水深
20-100m
釣り情報
ゲームフィッシュ
はい
Taxonomy
| 目 | Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays) |
| 科 | Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays) |
| 種 | Gymnura natalensis |
よくある質問
How big does Backwater butterfly ray get?
Backwater butterfly ray can grow up to 250.0 cm long and weigh 82.6 kg.
Where is Backwater butterfly ray found?
Estuaries
What family does Backwater butterfly ray belong to?
Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) belongs to the family Gymnuridae (Butterfly Rays) in the order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays).
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