Rhinoptera neglecta Ogilby, 1912
Australian cownose ray
Rhinoptera neglecta
photo by Banks, I.

Family:  Rhinopteridae (Cownose rays)
Max. size:  86 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Queensland to New South Wales in Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Biology little known (Ref. 9916).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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