Gymnura crebripunctata


Gymnura crebripunctata, the longsnout butterfly ray, is a type of marine tropical ray mainly found in Eastern Central Pacific.

Description

Little is known about this species biology, except it is known to reproduce ovoviviparously and might reach a maximum size of for mature male specimens.

Habitat and distribution

This ray inhabits the muddy substrates, lagoons, estuaries, and coastal regions from Gulf of California to Peru. It lives at a maximum depth of. It is also often caught accidentally by artisanal fisheries and trawlers operating around Gulf of California.