Urotrygon Cimar
📖 Overview
Urotrygon Cimar (Urotrygon cimar) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urotrygonidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 38.2 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 85 metres. With a trophic level of 3.7, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Large species of Urotrygon with a round disc; tail short. Dorsal surface of disc and tail yellow-brown or tan irregularly spotted with brown or black blotches; ventral surface of disc white with lateral margins of disc and posterior border of pelvic fins tan in juveniles, dark brown or gray in adults. Small pungent denticles densely cover dorsal surface of disc and tail; denticles only slightly enlarged near midline. Pupillary operculum a small triangle, apex not reaching ventral margin of pupil.: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Urotrygon Cimar is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Urotrygon Cimar is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Urotrygon Cimar is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 85 m , usually ? - 10 m. Tropical Central Pacific: between Corinto, Nicaragua and Gulf of Nicoya, Costa Rica.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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