Myliobatis goodei

FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MyliobatidaeMyliobatis goodeiGarman1885Southern Eagle Ray

Myliobatis goodei

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 62-77% of distance between exposed nostrils. Origin of dorsal fin well posterior to posterior margin of pelvic fin.

Similar Species:

Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari

Bullnose Ray
Myliobatis freminvillei

Aetobatus narinari
Spotted Eagle Ray – Aetobatus narinari
Myliobatis freminvillei
Bullnose Ray – Myliobatis freminvillei

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

Bullnose Ray Myliobatis freminvillei. 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.

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