Author: (Cooper, 1864)
FBname: California butterfly ray
Comments: Inhabits warm-temperate to tropical shallow bays and beaches (Ref. 2850).  Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Has a small venom apparatus which has limited use as a defense organ (Ref. 37955).  Maximum length reported to reach 150 cm (Ref. 37955).