Illustration representing Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Order

Myliobatiformes

Myliobatiformes

182 species in this taxon

order of fishes Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 8 families with 182 known species. Key family groups include Dasyatidae, Gymnuridae, Hexatrygonidae, Myliobatidae, Plesiobatidae, and Potamotrygonidae. Among its members, 89 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Elasmobranchii (Elasmobranchii).

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