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Hypanus longus (Garman, 1880) Longtail stingray |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 260 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacfic: Baja California (Mexico) to Ecuador; including the Galapagos Is. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Inhabit rocky and coral reefs (Ref. 12951); on soft and sandy bottoms. Feeds mainly on mantis shrimps and fishes (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Litters of 1-5 pups; gestation period 10-11 months (Ref. 114953); Caught rarely by the gillnet fisheries operating in shelf waters. Utilized for its meat (Ref.58048). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||