Author: (Gilchrist & Thompson, 1911)
FBname: Butterfly ray
Comments: Occurs off sandy beaches, muddy estuaries and offshore banks.  Found singly or in large groups (Ref. 5578).  Feeds on a variety of fishes, crabs and polychaete worms (Ref. 5578).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Ability to change markings and color to blend into environment (Ref. 3263).  Caught by offshore trawlers (Ref. 5578).  Caught by shore anglers, it is prized for its strong fight when hooked, often released (Ref. 5578).