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Myliobatis peruvianus  Garman, 1913

Peruvian eagle ray
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Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) > Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) > Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays) > Myliobatinae
Etymology: Myliobatis: Greek, mylo = mill + Greek, + Greek, batis,-idos = a ray (Raja sp.) (Ref. 45335).   More on author: Garman.

Environment / Climate / Range Ecology

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 1 - 100 m.   Subtropical, preferred ?; 4°S - 40°S, 85°W - 70°W

Distribution Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Point map | Introductions | Faunafri

Southeast Pacific: Peru (Ref. 33021) and Chile.

Size / Weight / Age

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 47.0 cm WD male/unsexed; (Ref. )

Biology     Glossary (e.g. epibenthic)

Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Depth range assumed based on other members of the group (RF).

Life cycle and mating behavior Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae

Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures (Ref. 50449).

Main reference Upload your references | References | Coordinator : McEachran, John | Collaborators

Pequeño, G., 1989. Peces de Chile. Lista sistematica revisada y comentada. Rev. Biol. Mar., Valparaiso 24(2):1-132. (Ref. 9068)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)

CITES (Ref. 94142)

Not Evaluated

Threat to humans

  Harmless




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