Aetomylaeus asperrimus (Gilbert, 1898)
Rough eagle ray
photo by FAO

Family:  Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays)
Max. size:  79 cm WD (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 50 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Panama and the Galapagos Islands (probably more widespread).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic on soft bottoms in coastal waters. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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