What is another word for rhinoptera?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪnəptəɹə] (IPA) 
Rhinoptera is a genus of stingrays that belongs to the family Rhinopteridae. These fish are characterized by their disc-shaped bodies, which are wider than they are long, and their elongated, pointed snouts. There are several synonyms that are commonly used to refer to rhinoptera, including cow-nosed rays, cow rays, and eagle rays. These names are derived from the animal's distinctively shaped snout, which resembles that of a cow or eagle. Other synonyms include the flat-nosed ray, southern ray, and bat eagle ray. Despite their intimidating appearance, rhinoptera are docile creatures that pose no threat to humans unless provoked.
