Madeira butterfly ray
📖 Overview
Madeira butterfly ray (Gymnura hirundo), first described by Lowe, 1843 is a fish in the family Gymnuridae (order Myliobatiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Madeira butterfly ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Madeira butterfly ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Subtropical Central Atlantic: Madeira Islands.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Madeira Butterfly Ray |
| 🌍CES | křídloun vlaštovčí |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | madeiranperhosrausku |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Altavela di Madeira |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-borboleta-insular |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pteroplatea hirundo | Lowe | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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