The rough cownose ray (''Rhinoptera adspersa'') is a species of
eagle ray in the genus ''
Rhinoptera
''Rhinoptera'' is a genus of ray commonly known as the cownose rays. This genus is the only member of the family Rhinopteridae.
Species
There are currently 8 recognized extant (living) species in this genus:
* '' Rhinoptera adspersa'' J. P. MÃ ...
''.
Distribution
The species occurs in the
Indo-West Pacific off
India,
Malaysia, and the
East Indies. The validity of this species is questioned though in Compagno's 1999 checklist.
It is also found off the coast of
Ajman,
United Arab Emirates, as mentioned in a picture of this species in
Ajman Museum
The Ajman Museum is a museum located in the city of Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Ajman Museum includes several sections that offer a compelling glimpse of Ajman's past, including archaeology, manuscripts, folk costumes, souvenirs, and more. ...
(which is located in the Emirate of
Ajman) as follows: (
غÙرابي, ''Rhinopetra adspersa'', eagle ray).
Description
Its maximum length is .
References
rough cownose ray
rough cownose ray
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