Myliobatis freminvillei

Myliobatis freminvillei
Bullnose Ray – Myliobatis freminvillei
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MyliobatidaeMyliobatis freminvilliiLesueur, 18241824Bullnose Ray

Myliobatis freminvillei

Unique Characters: More than 1, normally 7 series of teeth in each jaw, teeth of the median series much larger than those in peripheral rows. Base of dorsal fin about equal to distance between exposed nostrils. Origin of dorsal fin near posterior margin of pelvic fin.

Similar Species:

Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari

Southern Eagle Ray
Myliobatis goodei

Aetobatus narinari
Spotted Eagle Ray – Aetobatus narinari

Spotted Eagle Ray Aetobatus narinari. Single series of large teeth in each jaw.

Southern Eagle Ray Myliobatis goodei. More than 1, normally 7 series of teeth in each jaw, teeth of the median series much larger than those in peripheral rows. Base of dorsal fin about 62-77% of distance between exposed nostrils. Origin of dorsal fin well posterior to posterior margin of pelvic fin.

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