New Caledonian Stingaree

📖 Overview

New Caledonian Stingaree (Urolophus neocaledoniensis) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 36.6 cm. It occurs at depths between 229 and 428 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Vertebrae: 144 - 153. Subcircular disc, width less than 70% total length; medium head (ventral length exceeding 30% total length) and snout (length to eye less than about 16% total length); broad, cartilaginous interorbit exceeding 4% total length; internasal flap skirt-shaped, diverging slightly; no broad lobes on posterolateral border of nostrils; inner margin of spiracle oblique; lateral tail folds absent or rudimentary; no dorsal fin; apices of pelvic fins rounded; 7-10 oral papillae along a 'W' line on mouth floor; 95-102 pectoral fin radials; total vertebrae rarely exceeding 150; dorsal surface greyish brown .: other.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for New Caledonian Stingaree is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

🥚 Reproduction

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 229 - 428 m . Deep-water; 17°S - 29°S, 157°E - 168°E Central Pacific: New Caledonia (including the Chesterfield Islands) and the northern part of the Norfolk Ridge.

🌿 Ecology

📐 Morphometrics

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

🐠 Related Species

🔍 Similar Species

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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