On an interesting specimen of cownose ray (Pisces: Rhinopteridae) from the Colombian Caribbean

Authors

  • Arturo Acero P University of Miami; Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
  • Jaime Garzón F Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas de Punta de Betín

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1679-87591982000200003

Abstract

The collection of a specimen of cownose ray in the Colombian Caribbean is reported. Based on the presence of 9 rows of teeth in both jaws, it was identified as Rhinoptera Müller & Renie. The range of the species is extended 7,300 km, from Rio de Janeiro to Isla de Salamanca. Some comments on the size at birth and habits of the species are made.

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Published

1982-01-01

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (1982)

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Artigos

How to Cite

On an interesting specimen of cownose ray (Pisces: Rhinopteridae) from the Colombian Caribbean . (1982). Boletim Do Instituto Oceanografico, 31(2), 09-11. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1679-87591982000200003