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🌊 Marine Vulnerable ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Tropical

Fake round ray

Urotrygon simulatrix Miyake & McEachran, 1988
Max Length
26.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Fake round ray (Urotrygon simulatrix) 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 26.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Venomous.

Scientific Name
Urotrygon simulatrix
Authority
Miyake & McEachran, 1988
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
26.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
46.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Fake round ray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Fake round ray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Fake round ray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Fake round ray is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal. Tropical; 8°N - 7°N Central Pacific: known only from the Gulf of Panama.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01413 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
26.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
46.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Miyake & McEachran, 1988

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