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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Javan whipray

Brevitrygon javaensis Last & White, 2013
Max Length
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Apparently benthic on soft bottoms near coast ; inshore coastal habitats near mangroves, close to heavily human populated areas, thus making it accessible to fishers. Males mature at 17-18 cm WD while females at 18 cm WD. Size at birth 5-9 cm WD . Caught by trammel nets .

Scientific Name
Brevitrygon javaensis
Authority
Last & White, 2013
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.5
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Javan whipray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Javan whipray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Javan whipray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Javan whipray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Indonesia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01023 × L3.06 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
90.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Last & White, 2013

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