Gymnura crebripunctata (Peters, 1869) Longsnout butterfly ray |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Gymnuridae (Butterfly rays) | |||
Max. size: | 31 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: from Gulf of California to Peru (Ref. 130539). | |||
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Biology: | In coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, but occasionally also in greater depths. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |