Urotrygon rogersi (Jordan & Starks, 1895)
Thorny stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
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.
Diagnosis:   
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


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