Urolophus bucculentus Macleay, 1884 Sandyback stingaree |
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FAO |
Family: | Urolophidae (Round rays) | |||
Max. size: | 80 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 230 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean to Western Pacific: endemic to Australia. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Large offshore bottom stingaree that occurs on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slope (Ref. 9863, 75154). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 06 August 2018 (A2bd) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |