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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
Southeast Pacific: Peru (Ref. 33021) and Chile.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 47.0 cm WD male/unsexed; (Ref. )
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).
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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