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FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A RAY
Diet
Mainly eats bottom-dwelling invertebrates such as crabs and shrimp as well as small fish
Agility
Can move up to 30 mph with its large pectoral fins
Defense Mechanisms
Has a dual camouflage method called countershading allowing it to blend in with sediment and sun rays in the water column
A venomous barb is found near the base of its tail
Superpower
They are "habitat" engineers by creating micro-habitats for other species after digging in the sand for food
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