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Urotrygon rogersi (Jordan & Starks, 1895) Thorny stingray |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays) | |||
| Max. size: | 46.2 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: southern Gulf of California to Ecuador. | |||
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| Biology: | Found on soft bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 9265). Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955). Venomous spine on tail (Ref. 9265). Sometimes utilized as a food fish (Ref. 37955). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||