Gymnura tentaculata

(Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1841)


Tentacled butterfly ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Gymnuridae

Reference of the original description
Müller, J. & Henle, F.G.J. (1841)
Systematische Beschreibung der Plagiostomen. Berlin, Veit, pp. 1–200

Image of the original description
No image in first description.

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Aetoplatea tentaculata, Gymnura (Aetoplatea) tentaculata, Pteroplatea tentaculata

Types
Gymnura tentaculata

Aetoplatea tentaculata
Lectotype: MNHN: 2330; Paralectotype: MNHN: 2329;


Description :


Citation: Gymnura tentaculata (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1841): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 10/2025

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Common names
eng Tentacled butterfly ray, eng Tentacled butterfly-ray

Distribution
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. Source: www.gbif.org

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].

Remarks
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