The Smooth Butterfly Ray is a broad, diamond-shaped ray with a very short tail. The top is gray, brown or light green, dotted with paler and darker spots. The belly is white. The tail has 3 to 4 dark crossbars. This species has some ability to adapt its shade to that of the bottom.
Diet: fishes, crabs, shrimps, and squids
Habitat & Range
The Smooth Butterfly Ray prefers coastal waters and is usually found on soft bottoms. This species is also known to enter brackish estuaries. They feed on fishes, crabs, shrimps, and squids.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Often despised by fisherman, Smooth Butterfly Ray s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. It will readily take baits such as squid strips, pieces of peeler crabs, and clams.
