Family Myliobatidae Includes eagle rays manta rays and

Family Myliobatidae • • Includes eagle rays, manta rays, and cownose rays Known for extreme grace and size Many members can leap out of the water – Breaching Wing-like pectoral fins Lateral eyes Prey on mollusks and small fish Chondriten derived from their cartilage is used as a skin replacement for burn victims.

Family Myliobatidae Manta Ray Spotted Eagle Ray Cownose Ray

Aetobatus nari Spotted Eagle Ray Largest recorded at 230 kg (507 lbs. ) Long snout used like a spade to dig out mollusks Can form large schools in non breeding season Tail spines are venomous Listed as near threatened by IUCN red list Breach – although reasons remain unknown

Family Dasyatidae Includes stingrays and whip rays Most are benthic, and bury themselves partially If you step on them they will sting you Reported to have most complex brain of all Elasmobranchs Reported to be able to whips their tail with enough force that they can drive their spines through a bottom of a boat made of wood

Dasyatis Americana Coastal marine and benthic species Prey on decapod crustaceans Diamond shaped central disc Neurobiological industries are researching their venomous component of tail spines and the possible future use in applications Non aggressive but if you step on it then it will sting!

Dasyatis Americana