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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Temperate

Eastern shovelnose stingaree

Trygonoptera imitata Yearsley, Last & Gomon, 2008
Max Length
68.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Eastern shovelnose stingaree (Trygonoptera imitata) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 68.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Trygonoptera imitata
Authority
Yearsley, Last & Gomon, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
68.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.7
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Eastern shovelnose stingaree is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Eastern shovelnose stingaree is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
47.5cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 120 m . Temperate Southern Oceans: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00692 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
68.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Yearsley, Last & Gomon, 2008

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