Cownose Ray Flashcards
1
Q
lifespan
A
up to 18 years
2
Q
size
A
up to 3 ft across
3
Q
weight
A
25-35 lbs
4
Q
geographical distribution
A
western Atlantic from New England to Brazil and parts of the Gulf
5
Q
habitat
A
- brackish and marine
- offshore open waters
- inshore waters
6
Q
diet
A
crustaceans, mollusks, boney fish
7
Q
class
A
chondrichthyes: cartilaginous skeleton (like sharks, skates, and other rays)
8
Q
defense
A
barb at base of tail
9
Q
foraging
A
bottom feeders: use fins to produce suction and pull food into mouth
flat teeth in rows
10
Q
social
A
school in large groups, numbering up to a thousand
