The Backwater butterfly ray is a distinctive ray species known for its broad, diamond-shaped body and smooth skin. It typically inhabits shallow coastal waters and estuaries. This ray feeds on small fish and invertebrates. It can reach up to 30 inches in width and weigh around 20 pounds. Generally solitary, it exhibits a graceful swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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5 days ago
Backwater butterfly ray
30 in · 9 lb
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Backwater butterfly ray
Marina del Rey
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Backwater butterfly ray
Camp ernst lake
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16 days ago
Backwater butterfly ray
Brunswick River
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20 days ago
Backwater butterfly ray
37 in · 15 lb
20 days ago
Backwater butterfly ray
18 in · 3 lb
1 month ago
Backwater butterfly ray
Colleton County Coast
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Backwater butterfly ray
Brunswick River
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2 months ago
Backwater butterfly ray
Marina del Rey
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Backwater butterfly ray
Dare County Coast
89 in · 182 lb
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