| Family: |
Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays) |
| Max. size: |
46.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: southern Gulf of California to Ecuador. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found on soft bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 9265). Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955). Venomous spine on tail (Ref. 9265). Sometimes utilized as a food fish (Ref. 37955). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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