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What is the Southern Eagle Ray's scientific name?
The Southern Eagle Ray is Myliobatis goodei. It belongs to the myliobatid, or eagle-ray, family of cartilaginous fishes.
Where is the Southern Eagle Ray found?
It occurs along southern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of South America. Its distribution is therefore associated with both sides of the southern South American continent.
How was Myliobatis goodei recognized as a distinct species?
It was recognized through morphological characteristics that separate it from related rays. These studies can include body proportions, fin shape, dentition, and coloration.
Is the Southern Eagle Ray a shark?
No. It is a ray, so its skeleton is made of cartilage rather than the largely bony skeleton found in most fish. Its broad pectoral fins give it the characteristic eagle-ray shape.
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