Fishing for Cownose Ray

Rhinoptera bonasus

The Cownose Ray is a distinctive marine fish known for its kite-shaped body and long, pointed pectoral fins. It typically inhabits warm coastal waters and estuaries. Growing up to 45 inches in width and weighing around 50 pounds, it feeds primarily on mollusks and crustaceans. Cownose Rays are social creatures, often migrating in large schools. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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