Its typical size is unknown, though the largest known specimen was 68 cm (27 in) wide.

[1][2] The species occurs exclusively in shallow waters off of Brazilian coasts.

[3] The species has a kite-shaped disc, that is slightly wider than long.

Its eyes relatively large and protruding, with small spiracles directly behind.

[3] Recent studies have been performed in order to determine the prevalence of this species.