cow-nosed ray
fish
Also known as: Rhinopteridae
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Selachii
Body plans of representative Selachii.
The cow-nosed ray, also known as the cow-nose ray, is a large sting ray belonging to the genus Rhinoptera. These rays are similar to eagle rays but have a head that is deeply indented at the midline, creating two distinct lobes. They are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young, and can reach a maximum breadth of about 2 meters (6.5 feet). Cow-nosed rays are found in coastal waters in tropical and warm temperate regions across all oceans.12
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