Snouted eagle ray
📖 Overview
Snouted eagle ray (Myliobatis longirostris), first described by Applegate & Fitch, 1964 is a fish in the family Myliobatidae (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. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Snouted eagle ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Snouted eagle 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 .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 50 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 21°N known from the Gulf of California to Sechura, Peru.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | longnose eagle ray · Snouted Eagle Ray |
| 🌍CES | siba dlouhorypá |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kuonokotkarausku |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-falcão-do-Pacífico |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Aguila Picuda · Raya águila · Raya Picuda |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Snouted eagle ray ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.