Family: |
Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
Max. size: |
17.6 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 160 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba) and Gulf of Aden. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
A benthic species found on outer continental shelf. Presumably feeds on soft bottom invertebrates such as polychaetes and crustaceans. Males reaches maturity at ca. 15 cm TL. Material rare; specimens from Gulf of Aden and Red Sea slightly differ (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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