| Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae |
| Max. size: |
51 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 60 - 185 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean and Western Central Pacific: Philippines to north-western Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
This demersal species lives offshore on continental shelf, probably occasionally shallower; caught incidentally in trawl and net fisheries; llfe history unknown (Ref. 114953). Maximum length for females of similar form, possibly up to 49.8 cm WD (Ref. 76959). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 22 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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