| Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Urogymninae |
| Max. size: |
84 cm WD (male/unsexed); 112 cm WD (female); max.weight: 21 kg; max.weight: 45 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 30 m, amphidromous |
| Distribution: |
Northern Indian Ocean: Pakistan to Myanmar (but range needs refinement). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Enters estuaries (Ref. 4832). Found mainly on muddy bottoms to at least 40 m depth. Most likely to feed on small crustaceans (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Feeds on bottom-living invertebrates (Ref. 68964). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 29 April 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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