Urotrygon simulatrix Miyake & McEachran, 1988 Fake round ray |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays) | |||
Max. size: | 26.7 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Gulf of Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Benthic over soft bottoms. Venomous spine on tail. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |