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Dasyatis tortonesei Capapé, 1975 Tortonese's stingray |
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photo by
Rabeling, D. |
| Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 80 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 100 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: known only from the Mediterranean. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref. 35766). | |||
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| Biology: | Found over sandy and muddy bottoms. Feeds on bottom-living invertebrates and fishes. Ovoviviparous, gestation about 4 months and about 6 to 9 young are produced. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 04 August 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||