Japanese bluespotted maskray
📖 Overview
Japanese bluespotted maskray (Neotrygon yakkoei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Dasyatidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. It occurs at depths between 8 and 60 metres. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
This species is distinguished by the following set of characters: when fresh, body greenish brown with single dark mask-like marking between eyes (often indistinct); there are fewer spots (mean 20.4); small pale blue spots (in fresh) surrounded by dark brown outer rings [1.2-3.4% DW (2.6% DW)]; longer head length (35.9–43.4% DW; mean 39.1% DW) .: other; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese bluespotted maskray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 8 - 60 m . Subtropical Northwest Pacific: Japan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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