Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Urogymninae |
Max. size: |
119 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Malay Arch., Java to Vietnam, including Sumatra and Borneo. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Demersal on soft substrates to a depth of at least 30 m (Ref.58048). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Common catch component of the demersal tangle net and bottom trawl fisheries. Utilized for its meat, skin (high value) and cartilage (Ref.58048). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 13 May 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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