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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Peppered maskray

Neotrygon picta Last & White, 2008
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.4
Depth
5–96 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Peppered maskray (Neotrygon picta) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dasyatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. It occurs at depths between 5 and 96 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Neotrygon picta
Authority
Last & White, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Depth Range
5–96 m
Trophic Level
3.4
Vulnerability
40.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Peppered maskray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Peppered maskray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Peppered maskray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Peppered maskray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 5 - 96 m . Tropical West Pacific: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.4±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.11 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
40.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.4
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Last & White, 2008

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