Broad cowtail ray
📖 Overview
Broad cowtail ray (Pastinachus ater), first described by Macleay, 1883 is a fish in the family Dasyatidae (order Myliobatiformes). It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Tropical 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 Broad cowtail ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Broad cowtail ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; reef-associated. Tropical West Pacific: Madagascar, Western Australia, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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