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Mazatlan Butterfly Ray

Gymnura crebripunctata

Classification

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 31 cm (12 in) for mature male specimens. Habitat and distribution This ray inhabits the muddy substrates, lagoons, estuaries, and coastal regions from Gulf of California to Peru.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 1