Spotted eagle ray  (Aetobatus narinari)

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Glossary

  • Bycatch: In the fishing industry, the part of the catch made up of non-target species.
  • Pectoral fins: in fish, the pair of fins that are found one on each side of the body just behind the gills. They are generally used for balancing and braking.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (May, 2006)
    http://www.redlist.org
  2. FishBase (September, 2003)
    http://www.fishbase.org/home.htm
  3. Australia Museum (September, 2003)
    http://www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/anarinari.htm
  4. MarineBio (August, 2009)
    http://marinebio.org/species.asp?id=58
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