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NEFSC Photo Gallery: Rays

Fish Species: Sharks, Skates, & Rays: Rays

Rays are flat, live-bearing pelagics with whip-like, stinging tails.

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Manta ray aerial shot.<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries/Misty Niemeyer.
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Bluntnose stingray (<em>Dasyatis say</em>) with embryos.<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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Bluntnose stingray embryo (<em>Dasyatis say</em>)<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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Roughtail stingray (<em>Dasyatis centroura</em>)<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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Spiny butterfly ray (<em>Gymnura altavela</em>)<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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Spotted eagle ray (<em>Aetobatus narinari</em>)<br />
Credit: NOAA Fisheries.
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