The bat ray (Myliobatis californica) is an eagle ray [2][3][4][5][6] that has a diamond ray-like form that consists of pectoral fins that are wing-like and end in blunt points. The head is broad and raised higher than the pectoral fins. The eyes are laterally situated on the broad head.

A bat ray swims gracefully by flapping its batlike wings (pectoral fins) — a feature that gives this ray its common name and family name, “eagle ray.” It’s found in muddy and sandy-bottom bays, kelp forests and close to coral reefs.

Bat rays live on sandy seafloors. Their geographic range includes the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the coastline of Oregon to the Gulf of California, it can also be found near the Galapagos Islands. The bat ray has a venomous spine which it uses to sting potential threats.

The bat ray (Myliobatis californica) is an eagle ray found in muddy or sandy sloughs, estuaries and bays, kelp beds and rocky-bottomed shoreline in the eastern Pacific Ocean, between the Oregon coast and the Gulf of California. It is also found in the area around the Galápagos Islands.

As the bat ray processes urea through its skin, it can develop an ammonia smell if handled improperly. Avoid buying pieces that smell like ammonia and when sport fishing, eliminate gut immediately after obtaining and put on ice.

Bat rays have electrosensory organs called ampullae of Lorenzini located on the underside of their head. They are able to locate prey by detecting the electrical fields produced by muscles and nerves of animals.

Dec 28, 2023 · The bat ray is named for the wide, angular shape of its pectoral disc, with trailing ‘wing’ tips and dark brown to black coloring on top. It has a whip-like tail twice the length of its body, with a venomous spine at the base, and distinctly protruding head and large eyes.

Bat rays are named for their two long pectoral fins that are shaped like the wings of a bat. The skin is smooth, dark brown or black and has no markings. Bat rays have a white underbelly.

Bat rays, Myliobatis californica (Gill, 1865), are members of the eagle rays or Myliobatidae family, and are light brown to black rays with white bellies. They grow up to 1.2- 1.85 m in length and weigh up to 90 kg.

May 22, 2017 · The bat ray (Myliobatis californica) is a common seasonal inhabitant of shallow inshore waters from Oregon to the Gulf of California, and is locally abundant in nutrient rich bays such as Tomales Bay in Point Reyes National Seashore. Bat rays have very sharp and durable teeth that are capable of crushing even the toughest clam and crab shells.