Author: Müller & Henle, 1841
FBname: Flapnose ray
Comments: Found in bays, estuaries, and near coral reefs (Ref. 12951), over sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 9710).  Usually solitary or in small aggregations (Ref. 114953).  However, large schools with up to 500 individuals have been reported (Ref. 12951). Feeds on clams, oysters and crustaceans (Ref. 12951).  Lives to over 2 years in captivity (Ref. 12951).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Edible (Ref. 30573). Caught mainly by gill net fisheries (Ref. 114953), occasionally by bottom trawl, demersal inshore gillnet and tangle net fisheries. Utilized for its meat (Ref. 58048).