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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Hein's stingray

Hemitrygon yemenensis Moore, Last & Naylor, 2020
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Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hein's stingray (Hemitrygon yemenensis) 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 Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Hemitrygon yemenensis
Authority
Moore, Last & Naylor, 2020
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hein's stingray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hein's stingray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hein's stingray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Hein's stingray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical Indian Ocean: Yemen.

🌿 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
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
90.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Moore, Last & Naylor, 2020

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