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Brevitrygon javaensis (Last & White, 2013) Javan whipray |
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photo by
Last P.R. & W.T. White |
| Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Urogymninae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.2 cm WD (male/unsexed); 23.4 cm WD (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean: Indonesia. | |||
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| Biology: | Apparently benthic on soft bottoms near coast (Ref. 114953); inshore coastal habitats near mangroves, close to heavily human populated areas, thus making it accessible to fishers. Males mature at 17-18 cm WD while females at 18 cm WD. Size at birth 5-9 cm WD (Ref. 130662). Caught by trammel nets (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 May 2020 (A2cd; B2ab(i,ii,iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||