Urolophus cruciatus (Lacepède, 1804)

Crossback stingaree

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Classification	Elasmobranchii \| Rajiformes \| Urolophidae
Synonyms	Raja cruciata, Urolophus ephippiatus, ... more
Common names	Banded stingaree, 带纹扁魟, Båndet pigrokke, ... more

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Main reference

Last, P.R. and J.D. Stevens. 1994. (Ref. 6871)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 50.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6871)

Environment

Demersal; brackish; marine; depth range ? - 160 m (Ref. 6871)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 37°S - 44°S

Eastern Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
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Inhabits inshore waters, preferably muddy bottoms in the mouths of estuaries and in bays. Also found in rocky reefs (Ref. 12951). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and worms (Ref. 12951). An inactive fish, lying concealed beneath the substrate where it is accidentally disturbed by divers and swimmers.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Least Concern (LC)	Venomous (Ref. 6871)

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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)
Moderate vulnerability (41 of 100)	Medium

Entered by Torres, Armi G.

Modified by Garilao, Cristina V.

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