Author: Müller & Henle, 1841
FBname: Eastern fiddler ray
Comments: A benthic species and an active scavenger which will enter fish traps and often becoming ensnared by the disc (Ref. 6871). Found also on sandy bottoms and seagrass areas, often near rocky reefs (Ref. 12951).  Mainly feeds on crabs and shrimps (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous with golden egg capsules, each with  up to 3 embryos (Ref. 12951). Produces up to 2-3 pups. Length size seldom exceeds 110 cm TL; birth size at ca. 25 cm TL (Ref. 114953). The flesh is good to eat, although only a small quantity is sold in seafood outlets (Ref. 6871).