Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Urogymninae |
Max. size: |
40 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish |
Distribution: |
Asia: Chao Phraya (Thailand) and Mekong basins. |
Diagnosis: |
Plain ventral surface; reticulate pattern on dorsal surface; spiral valve with 11-14 turns. |
Biology: |
Inhabits estuaries and large rivers, often far upstream. Usually found over sandy substrates where it feeds on benthic invertebrates (Ref. 12693). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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