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Gymnura tentaculata
(MÜLLER & HENLE, 1841)
Tentacled butterfly ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Gymnuridae
Reference of the original description
Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. Berlin, Veit, pp. 1-200
Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. Berlin, Veit, pp. 1-200
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Aetoplatea tentaculata, Gymnura (Aetoplatea) tentaculata, Pteroplatea tentaculata
Aetoplatea tentaculata, Gymnura (Aetoplatea) tentaculata, Pteroplatea tentaculata
Types
Gymnura tentaculata
Aetoplatea tentaculata
Lectotype: MNHN: 0000-2330; Paralectotype: MNHN: 0000-2329;
Gymnura tentaculata
Aetoplatea tentaculata
Lectotype: MNHN: 0000-2330; Paralectotype: MNHN: 0000-2329;
Description:
Citation: Gymnura tentaculata (MÜLLER & HENLE, 1841): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 05/2013
Common names
Tentacled butterfly ray, Tentacled butterfly-ray
Tentacled butterfly ray, Tentacled butterfly-ray
Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea.
Biology
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086].
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086].
