Gymnura lessae

Smooth Butterfly Ray - Gymnura micrura
Atlantic Butterfly Ray – Gymnura lessae
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
GymnuridaeGymnura lessaeYokita & de Carvalho2017Atlantic Butterfly Ray

Gymnura lessae

Unique Characters: Tail without serrated spines. No tentacle on posterior margin of spiracle.

Similar Species: Spiny Butterfly Ray Gymnura altavela. Tail with 1 or more serrated spines. Posterior margin of spiracle with distinct tentacle.

Gymnura altavela
Spiny Butterfly Ray – Gymnura altavela
Source: FAO 2002

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