Fishing for Australian butterfly ray

Gymnura australis

The Australian butterfly ray is a distinctive ray species found in coastal waters of northern Australia. It features a broad, diamond-shaped body with a flattened profile. Typically reaching up to 24 inches in width and weighing around 20 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. This ray is known for its graceful swimming and preference for sandy or muddy seabeds. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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