Urotrygon simulatrix Miyake & McEachran, 1988
Fake round ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays)
Max. size:  26.7 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known only from the Gulf of Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Benthic over soft bottoms. Venomous spine on tail.
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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