Family: |
Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
Max. size: |
22.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 19.5 cm (female) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 73 - 346 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Somalia, Socotra, Gulf of Aden to India, Arabian Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in deep waters (Ref. 26165). Known from few specimens. Size presumably exceeds 30 cm TL. Males reaches maturity at ca. 20 cm TL. Biology and reproduction unknown (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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