The Cownose Ray is a brown, kite-shaped ray with a long, whip-like tail armed with a venomous, barbed spine. They are light to dark brown (sometimes with a yellowish tint) with white or yellowish white bellies. Some specimens are marked above and below with many narrow dark lines or bands that radiate outward from the center.
Diet: mollusks such as clams and oysters
Habitat & Range
The Cownose Ray is an ocean species that sometimes frequents inshore and brackish waters. Often found in groups, they feed on mollusks such as clams and oysters.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Often despised by fisherman, the Cownose Ray is usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. It will readily take baits such as pieces of peeler crabs and clams.
