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Brown whiptail ray

Maculabatis toshi

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Fun Facts

These rays are born at eight inches (20 centimeters) in disc width.

Species Type:

Fishes, Sharks & Rays

Common Name(s):

Brown whiptail ray

Size:

The rays can grow up to 32 inches (82 centimeters) in disc width.

Diet:

Brown whiptail rays eat prawns, crabs and small fishes.

Range & Habitat:

In the western Indo-Pacific, brown whiptail rays can be found in estuaries, mangrove flats, coastal sandy and sandy areas.

Details:

These rays feature pointed snouts, diamond-shaped brown-grey bodies, and contrasting white undersides.