Trygonoptera imitata Yearsley, Last & Gomon, 2008
Eastern shovelnose stingaree
Trygonoptera imitata
photo by Graham, K.

Family:  Urolophidae (Round rays)
Max. size:  68.9 cm TL (male/unsexed); 79.3 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 120 m
Distribution:  Southern Oceans: Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits bays and coastal waters from close inshore near beaches to depths of at least 120 m (Ref. 76956).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 August 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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