Australian Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera neglecta
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameRhinoptera neglecta
Other namesCow Ray, Cownose Ray, Flapray, Javanese Cowray
SizeUp to 1.3 m (4.26 ft) DW
WeightUp to 13 kg (28.6 lb)
FamilyEagle/Manta Ray / Myliobatidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, estuaries over sandy & rubble areas & reef
Depth Range0 - 50 m (164 ft)
Australian Cownose Ray Distribution