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

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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Main Authors: Acero P,Arturo, Garzón F,Jaime
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Instituto Oceanográfico da Universidade de São Paulo 1982
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0373-55241982000200003
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Summary: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.