| Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) |
| 150 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 160 m |
| Southwest Pacific: Norfolk Island and New Zealand, including the Kermadec Islands. |
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Olive-green, yellow or dark brown dorsally with pale blue or grey markings; white ventrally (Ref. 26346). No caudal fin (Ref. 26346). |
| Occurs in bays, estuaries, and near rocky reefs (Ref. 12951); mostly in shallow coastal waters to depths of at least 60 m (Ref. 132213). Usually solitary (Ref. 12951). Feeds on clams, oysters, worms, and crabs (Ref. 12951). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Although the spine on the tail is capable of inflicting a painful wound, the poison is quickly neutralized by immersion of the injured area in hot water (Ref. 26346). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 October 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| venomous |
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