Trygonorrhina

Taxobox
name = Fiddler ray

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image_caption = Fiddler Ray from Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Chordata
classis = Chondrichthyes
subclassis = Elasmobranchii
ordo = Rajiformes
familia = Myliobatidae
genus = "Trygonorrhina"The genus "Trygonorrhina", commonly known as Banjo Sharks or Fiddler Rays, can be separated into two species : The Eastern Fiddler Ray and the Southern Fiddler Ray. They are found on the South and East coasts of Australia. Trygonorrhina are demersal species, and have a rounded disc and a large, muscular tail. Large dorsal and caudal fins allow the genus to swim without use of their flaps, minimising bottom disturbance which may attract predators. Neither species possess the venomous barb common to other stingrays despite their common name. The Fiddler Rays are opportunistic bottom feeders.

Eastern Fiddler Ray

The Eastern Fiddler ray is found usually between South Queensland and the east Victorian coastline. Its scientific name is "Trygonorrhina sp.".

Southern Fiddler Ray

The Southern Fiddler ray is usually found between the east coast of Victoria and has been found as far to the West as Perth. Its scientific name is "Trygonorrhina fasciata".

See also

Guitarfish

References

* [http://www.marinethemes.com/shovelrays.html Marine Themes]