Golden cownose ray

Rhinoptera steindachneri

Sharks & Rays

Near Threatened

The Golden cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri) is recorded at 2 diving areas across 2 countries, most often around Galápagos Islands and Cocos Island.

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Where to Find

Recorded across 2 diving regions worldwide.

Central America

Cocos IslandCosta Rica

Rarely seen here

South America

Galápagos IslandsEcuador

Occasionally seen here

Taxonomy

KingdomAnimalia

PhylumChordata

ClassElasmobranchii

OrderMyliobatiformes

FamilyRhinopteridae

GenusRhinoptera

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