Hemitrygon bennettii (Müller & Henle, 1841) Bennett's stingray |
photo by
Iranian Fisheries Research Organization (IFRO) |
Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays) | |||
Max. size: | 50 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; depth range 1 - 40 m | |||
Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Indonesia (Java ) to central China, including Taiwan. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | This demersal species is found inshore and on continental shelf to at least 50 m depth. It feeds on small bony fishes and crustaceans (Ref. 11889, 114953). Max size may reach up to 85 cm WD (Ref. 47613). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Litters of only 1 pup (Ref. 114953). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | This species in not in Herre 1953 and its status needs to be verified. Possible misidentification of Dasyatis akajei (Ref. 47737). |
Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 16.10.95 |
Modified by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 01.06.17 |