Australian cownose ray
📖 Overview
Australian cownose ray (Rhinoptera neglecta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Rhinopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Australian cownose ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Australian cownose ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Australian cownose ray is currently being compiled.
🥚 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; reef-associated. Subtropical; 18°S - 33°S South Wales in Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Australian Cownose Ray · Cow Ray · Cow-nose Ray · Cow-ray · Flap Ray · Javanese Cow-ray |
| 🌍CES | siba moretonská |
| 🇩🇪German | Australischer Kuhnasenrochen |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | tummalehmärausku |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Australische koeneusrog |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-ticonha-graciosa |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Австралийский бычерыл |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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