Longtail stingray
📖 Overview
Inhabit rocky and coral reefs ; on soft and sandy bottoms. Feeds mainly on mantis shrimps and fishes . Ovoviviparous . Litters of 1-5 pups; gestation period 10-11 months ; Caught rarely by the gillnet fisheries operating in shelf waters. Utilized for its meat.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longtail stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longtail stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Longtail 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 . Brood consists of 1-3 neonates and grow to about 40 cm DW in spring-summer .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical; 32°N - 3°S, 117°W - 77°W Central Pacfic: Baja California (Mexico) to northern Peru; including the Galapagos Is.
🌿 Ecology
mantis shrimps and fishes (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasyatis longa | Garman | 1880 | Synonym |
| Trygon longa | Garman | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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