| Family: |
Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) |
| Max. size: |
120 cm WD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 57 kg |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 85 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland. Possibly occurring off New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Commonly found off beaches and over sand flats in shallow water. Also found offshore down to 85 m (Ref. 9862). Feeds mainly on crabs and shellfish (Ref. 6871). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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