Blackedge whipray
📖 Overview
Blackedge whipray (Himantura marginata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dasyatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. Venomous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackedge whipray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackedge whipray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 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; brackish; demersal; amphidromous . Tropical Indian Ocean: India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- intense pain
- laceration
- oedema
- retained spine fragments possible
Wound care, imaging for retained spine, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotic prophylaxis for marine wounds.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
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