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Rhinoptera marginata (Lusitanian Cownose Ray) is a species of Myliobatiformes in the family Myliobatidae. This species is extinct. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN. They are carnivores. Individuals could grow to 200 cm. Reproduction was iteroparous and ovoviviparous. They rely on pectoral fin oscillation to move around.

  • URI: http://eol.org/schema/terms/extinct
  • Definition: A taxon is Extinct when there is no reasonable doubt that the last individual has died. A \r\ntaxon is presumed Extinct when exhaustive surveys in known and/or expected habitat, \r\nat appropriate times (diurnal, seasonal, annual), throughout its historic range have failed \r\nto record an individual. Surveys should be over a time frame appropriate to the taxon’s life cycle and life form.
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  • URI: https://eol.org/schema/terms/pectoral_oscillation
  • Definition: a type of pectoral-fin-based swimming, also known as mobuliform locomotion. Lower frequency than fin undulation; can be described as the production of less than half a wave on the fin, similar to a bird wing flapping. Pelagic stingrays use oscillatory locomotion.
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Lusitanian Cownose Ray. View this species on GBIF