Sunday, July 5, 2015

Atlantic Devil Ray

Mobula rays (including Atlantic devil rays) are filter feeders.
Atlantic Devil Ray off Public Beach Lido

School of Atlantic Devil Rays off Public Beach Lido

Atlantic Devil Ray off Public Beach Lido

Smooth Butterfly Ray

The smooth butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is also commonly called the lesser butterfly ray.
Unlike stingrays, the smooth butterfly ray does not possess a venomous barb.

Male Smooth Butterfly Ray off Lido Jetty
Female Smooth Butterfly Ray off Lido Jetty