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Hemitrygon bennettii (Müller & Henle, 1841) Bennett's stingray |
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photo by
Lai, N.-W. |
| Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 35.2 cm WD (male/unsexed); 54.5 cm WD (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: Indonesia (Java ) to central China, including Taiwan. | |||
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| Biology: | This demersal species is found inshore and on continental shelf to at least 50 m depth. It feeds on small bony fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 11889, 114953). Max size may reach up to 85 cm WD (Ref. 47613). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Litters of only 1 pup (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 August 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||