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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Subtropical

Twin-spot butterfly ray

Gymnura bimaculata Norman, 1925
Max Length
28 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Twin-spot butterfly ray is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Gymnura bimaculata
Authority
Norman, 1925
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
28 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Twin-spot butterfly ray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Twin-spot butterfly ray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Twin-spot butterfly ray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Subtropical Northwest Pacific: known from the type locality, Yenting, Chekiang Province, China.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
28cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Norman, 1925

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