American cownose ray in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Rhinoptera bonasus
Overview
A pelagic species found in bays, estuaries, river mouths, and open ocean. Present in some estuaries year-round.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Season notes
No recreational fishing season calendar; non-game, imperiled, nonnative, or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
A pelagic species found in bays, estuaries, river mouths, and open ocean. Present in some estuaries year-round.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.