Rhinoptera brasiliensis

Rhinoptera brasiliensis, Brazilian Cownose Ray. Source: FAO 2002.
Rhinoptera brasiliensis, Brazilian Cownose Ray.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
RhinopteridaeRhinoptera brasiliensisMuller1836Brazilian Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera brasiliensis

Unique Characters: Teeth usually in 9 series in each jaw (occasionally 8 or 10).

Rhinoptera Upper Teeth. Source: FAO 2002.
Rhinoptera Upper Teeth.
Source: FAO 2002.

Similar Species:

Rinoptera bonasus, Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera bonasus, Cownose Ray. Photo Credit: G.W. Link.
Rhinoptera bonasus, Cownose Ray.
Photo Credit: G.W. Link.
Rhinoptera bonasus, Cownose Ray. Source: FAO 2002.
Rhinoptera bonasus, Cownose Ray.
Source: FAO 2002.

Cownose Ray, Rinoptera bonasus. Teeth usually in 7 series in each jaw (occasionally 6 or 8).