Brown stingaree
📖 Overview
Brown stingaree (Urolophus westraliensis), first described by Last & Gomon, 1987 is a medium-sized fish in the family Urolophidae (order Myliobatiformes). Adults typically reach 36.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 60 to 210 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Brown stingaree is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Brown stingaree is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 60 - 210 m . Deep-water; 15°S - 21°S Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brown Stingaree |
| 🌍CES | tlustoocaska porthedlandská |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Bruine doornrog |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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