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cownose ray

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  1. cownose ray, cow-nosed ray, Rhinoptera bonasusnoun

    large ray found along eastern coast of North America

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  1. Cownose ray

    The cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) is a species of Batoidea found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England, United States to southern Brazil (the East Atlantic populations are now generally considered a separate species, the Lusitanian cownose ray (R. marginata)). Male rays often reach about 2 and 1/2 feet in width. Females typically reach about 3 feet in width. However, there have been reports of rays up to 7 feet in width. Sizes change depending on the geographical range. Females will usually grow larger than males, allowing for larger offspring. These rays also belong to the order Myliobatiformes, a group that is shared by bat rays, manta rays, and eagle rays.In 2019, the species was listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

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  1. cownose ray

    A cownose ray is a species of eagle ray found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England, USA to southern Brazil. Scientifically known as Rhinoptera bonasus, it is known for its distinctive forward-facing indented head, which is reminiscent of a cow's nose. It is characterized by its wide, wing-like pectoral fins and its long, whip-like tail, which possesses a venomous spine. Cownose rays are typically brown to olive-colored on top and pale underneath. They are known for their migration in large schools.

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  1. Cownose ray

    The cownose ray is a species of eagle ray found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England, USA to southern Brazil. Cownose rays grow rapidly, and male rays often reach about 35 inches in width and weigh 26 pounds. Females typically reach 28 inches in width and weigh 36 pounds.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cownose ray in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cownose ray in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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