Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae |
Max. size: |
40 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 200 m |
Distribution: |
Northern Indian Ocean: India (Arabian Sea) to Myanmar |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs on continental shelf and feeds on bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 4832). Apparaently move inshore to breed and with litters of probably 2 pups (Ref. 114953). Taken sa small bycatch by trawls off India (Ref. 4832). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 12 May 2020 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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