 A New Caledonian Maskray, Neotrygon trigonoides, at Eyrie Reef near Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. Source: Anne Hoggett / Lizard Island Research Station. Also known as the Caledonian Maskray or the New Caledonian Maskray, this week The Fins United Initiative is showcasing the Coral Sea maskray (Neotrygon trigonoides). They are a pale brown to lilac-brown color on top with brown blotches around their shoulders and white spots that can look like pale freckles. #Finfact: Their tails have black and orange bands on the tip!
 Last et al. 2016. Taxonomic status of maskrays of the Neotrygon kuhlii species complex (Myliobatoidei: Dasyatidae) with the description of three new species from the Indo-West Pacifi. BioTaxa A small member of the Neotrygon group (that reaches at least 38 cm in disc width, DW), we’re introducing you today to the Oriental bluespotted maskray (Neotrygon orientalis)!
 Potamotrygon boesemani . Dorsal ( A ) and ventral ( B ) views of holotype (USNM 225574, 377 mm DW), Corantijn river. Hello, hello, hello! Today, The Fins United Initiative is introducing you to Boeseman's river stingray (Potamotrygon boesemani).
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AuthorTFUI Founder Melissa C. Marquez is author of all animal bios and "Behind the Fins" segments. SEE MELISSA'S TEDx TALK HERE:
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