Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

The Cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) is a species of eagle ray found throughout a large part of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, from New England, USA to southern Brazil. It is the most common type of ray found in the Chesapeake Bay, USA, where sport fishermen find the species a nuisance. Cownose rays grow rapidly, and male rays often reach about 35 inches (90 cm) in width and weigh 26 pounds (12 kg). Females typically reach 28 inches (70 cm) in width and weigh 36 pounds (16 kg). 

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray

Cownose Ray