Trygonorrhina

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Fiddler ray
Fiddler Ray from Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Fiddler Ray from Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Subclass: Elasmobranchii
Order: Rajiformes
Family: Myliobatidae
Genus: Trygonorrhina

The genus Trygonorrhina, commonly known as Banjo Rays or Fiddler Rays, can be separated into two species : The Eastern Fiddler Ray and the Southern Fiddler Ray. They are found on the South and East coasts of Australia.

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[edit] Eastern Fiddler Ray

The Eastern Fiddler ray is found usually between South Queensland and the east Victorian coastline. Its scientific name is Trygonorrhina sp..

[edit] Southern Fiddler Ray

The Southern Fiddler ray is usually found between the east coast of Victoria and has been found as far to the West as Perth. Its scientific name is Trygonorrhina fasciata.

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Guitarfish

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