Black-blotched Fantail Ray
They have blotches on their circular body and a fan-like tail
About Black-blotched Fantail Ray
How they got their name
These rays get their name from the blotches on their broad, circular bodies and their tails, which move like fans when they swim.
Relationship with other species
Relationship with other species
Their broad bodies protect the smaller fish that swim with them and feed on the parasites living on their bodies.
Fun facts
Appearance
As these rays often glide along the seabed, they have openings near their eyes, in addition to their gills, for breathing.
Did you know?
Their mouth on their underside lets them hunt prey in the sand.
Diet
They feed on bottom-dwellers such as crabs, shrimps and clams.
Appearance
As these rays often glide along the seabed, they have openings near their eyes, in addition to their gills, for breathing.
Did you know?
Their mouth on their underside lets them hunt prey in the sand.
Diet
They feed on bottom-dwellers such as crabs, shrimps and clams.
Appearance
As these rays often glide along the seabed, they have openings near their eyes, in addition to their gills, for breathing.
Did you know?
Their mouth on their underside lets them hunt prey in the sand.
Diet
They feed on bottom-dwellers such as crabs, shrimps and clams.