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🌊 Marine Endangered 🌡️ Subtropical

Chinese stingray

Hemitrygon sinensis Steindachner, 1892
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Chinese stingray (Hemitrygon sinensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dasyatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemitrygon sinensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1892
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
EN
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Chinese stingray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chinese stingray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chinese stingray 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; 40°N - 20°N, 108°E - 130°E Northwest Pacific: China to South Korea, including the Yellow Sea.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00447 × L3.12 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
90.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Steindachner, 1892

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