Batoidea
The superorder Batoidea is a group of cartilaginous fish that includes rays, skates, and sawfishes. It is part of the subclass Elasmobranchii, which also includes the superorder Selachii (sharks). Batoidea is a diverse group of elasmobranchs, with more than 500 species in 13 families, including Dasyatidae (stingrays, whiptail rays, and other rays), Myliobatidae (eagle rays, manta rays, and other rays), Mobulidae (manta rays), Rhinopteridae (cownose rays), Rajidae (skates), and Pristidae (sawfishes). These animals are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world and are adapted to a variety of different habitats, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves.
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