| Smooth butterfly ray | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Subclass: | Elasmobranchii |
| Order: | Myliobatiformes |
| Family: | Gymnuridae |
| Genus: | Gymnura |
| Species: | G. micrura
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| Binomial name | |
| Gymnura micrura (Bloch & J. G. Schneider, 1801)
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The smooth butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is a species of cartilaginous fish in the family Gymnuridae.[1] It is a member of the order Myliobatiformes, which contains 10 total families.[2] Its natural habitats are shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, estuarine waters, and coastal saline lagoons.[1] Its common name is derived from its compressed body, pectoral fins that are wider than their length, and overall diamond shape.[3]
- ^ a b c Dulvy, N.K.; Charvet, P.; Derrick, D. (2021). "Gymnura micrura". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T152784762A3088090. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-1.RLTS.T152784762A3088090.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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