Author: (Müller & Henle, 1841)
FBname: Round ribbontail ray
Remark: same spelling in 3263
Comments: Occurs in a wide range of habitats, from shallow lagoons to outer reef slopes (Ref. 1602).  Feeds on bottom fish, bivalves, crabs and shrimp (Ref. 5578).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Smallest free-swimming specimen recorded was 33 cm WD. Caught commonly by demersal tangle net fisheries, and occasionally by longline and bottom trawl fisheries. Utilized for its meat and cartilage (Ref.58048). Found singly or in aggregates and usually with jacks and cobia swimming near them (Ref. 12951).  Not normally aggressive, but it has been responsible for at least one human fatality.  Sought by surf and ski boat anglers in southern Africa, but usually released unharmed (Ref. 5578).  Longevity record for a specimen in an aquarium is 81 days (Ref. 12951).  May reach disc width in excess of 3 m (Ref. 28023).