Other Saltwater
Bat Ray
Myliobatis californica
SaltwaterMyliobatidaeLeast Concern
About
Bat rays are cartilaginous fish characterized by their broad, diamond-shaped pectoral fins that resemble bat wings. They are bottom-dwelling creatures often seen swimming gracefully through the water, using their pectoral fins for propulsion.
- Average size
- Up to 6 feet wingspan, 200 pounds
- Colors
- Dark brown, gray, or black dorsally, and white or cream-colored ventrally
- Diet
- Benthic invertebrates, including clams, crabs, shrimp, and worms
- Region
- Pacific Coast of North America, from Oregon to the Gulf of California