Rhinopristiformes
Rhinopristiformes is an order of Rays that contains Shovelnose Rays as well as their allied groups. They are characterized by their flattened disc-like or diamond-shaped bodies. Species in this order are slow growing, late bloomers in maturity, as well as poor at reproduction, this combination creates a bit of trouble for their survivability. There are concerns about their risk for extinction. Many live in tropical to subtropical regions in shallow waters in the Atlantic, Northern Indian, and Pacific Oceans.
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