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💧 Freshwater ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Tropical

Marbled freshwater whip ray

Himantura krempfi Chabanaud, 1923
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
90.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Inhabits estuaries and large rivers, often far upstream. Usually found over sandy substrates where it feeds on benthic invertebrates . Ovoviviparous .

Scientific Name
Himantura krempfi
Authority
Chabanaud, 1923
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Other
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
90.00/100

🐟 Physical Description

Plain ventral surface; reticulate pattern on dorsal surface; spiral valve with 11-14 turns.: other.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Marbled freshwater whip ray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Marbled freshwater whip 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

Freshwater; brackish; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.37
Food Items

benthic invertebrates (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

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

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
90.00/100
Very High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Other
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Chabanaud, 1923

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