Fishing for Lessa’s butterfly ray

Gymnura lessae

Lessa’s butterfly ray is a medium-sized ray found in shallow coastal and estuarine waters of the western Atlantic. It has a broad, diamond-shaped disc with rounded wingtips and a short tail lacking a prominent spine. Typically reaching 24–30 inches across and weighing up to 20 pounds, it swims gracefully over sandy bottoms and often remains partly buried. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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