Rhinoptera bonasus

Rhinoptera bonasus (Mitchill, 1815) is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Rhinopteridae (order Myliobatiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the cownose ray.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Rhinoptera bonasus (Mitchill, 1815) places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Myliobatiformes, Rhinoptera bonasus exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Rhinopteridae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Rhinopteridae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.