See text Myliobatiformes (/mɪliˈɒbətɪfɔːrmiːz/) is one of the four orders of batoids, cartilaginous fishes related to sharks.

[2][3] They were formerly included in the order Rajiformes, but more recent phylogenetic studies have shown the myliobatiforms to be a monophyletic group, and its more derived members evolved their highly flattened shapes independently of the skates.

[4][5] Myliobatiformes is classified as follows in Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes:[6] The family Aetobatidae is recognised by some authorities.

It contains the genus Aetobatus, which is otherwise part of Myliobatinae.

[7] The families Myliobatidae and Rhombodontidae are sometimes grouped in their own superfamily, Myliobatoidea.