| Family: |
Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae |
| Max. size: |
260 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacfic: Baja California (Mexico) to Ecuador; including the Galapagos Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabit rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 12951); on soft and sandy bottoms. Feeds mainly on mantis shrimps and fishes (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Litters of 1-5 pups; gestation period 10-11 months (Ref. 114953); Caught rarely by the gillnet fisheries operating in shelf waters. Utilized for its meat (Ref.58048). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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