Dasyatis brevis (Garman, 1880)

Whiptail stingray

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Rajiformes \| Dasyatidae
Synonyms	Trygon brevis, Dasyatis hawaiensis, Dasyatis hawaiiensis, ... more
Common names	Hawaiian sting ray, Hawaiian stingray, Whip-tailed stingray, ... more

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Main reference

Nishida, K. and K. Nakaya. 1990. (Ref. 7445)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : McEachran, John | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 187 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 120 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9254); max. published weight: 46.3 kg (Ref. 40637)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 70 m (Ref. 37955), usually 1 - 17 m (Ref. 9254)

Climate / Range

Subtropical; 42°N - 19°S, 161°W - 70°W

Eastern Pacific: Hawaii and from California, USA to Peru.
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences | Introductions

Found in bays, in sea grass beds, kelp beds, and near reefs on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 12951). Digs in the sand to feed (Ref. 5227). Feeds on small fishes, crabs, clams, and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Venomous spine on tail.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Venomous

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fecundity<100)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Very high vulnerability (76 of 100)	Low

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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