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Eastern Shovelnose Ray at Julian Rocks, Byron Bay
Eastern Shovelnose Ray
(Aptychotrema rostrata)

The Eastern Shovelnose Ray is not commonly seen at Julian Rocks and can be very shy. Although shark-like its gills are located underneath its body, which is typical for rays. This ray can grow up to 1.2 m eters in length and its diet consists of crustaceans, molluscs and fish.