Species Type:
Sharks & Rays, Fishes
Common Name(s):
Honeycomb ray
Size:
Honeycomb rays can grow to 6.6 feet (2 meters) long.
Diet:
These rays are bottom feeders, meaning they find prey like small fishes, crabs, shrimps, worms and sea jellies to eat near the floor of their habitat.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific Ocean and Red Sea, honeycomb rays inhabit sandy and muddy bottom environments near coral reefs.
Details:
Honeycomb rays are large, disc-shaped rays with a pointed nose and a long, whip-like tail. These rays are aptly named for the pattern resembling a honeycomb on their backs. To hide from predators, honeycomb rays use their wide wings to cover themselves with sand, blending seamlessly into their environment.