| Family: |
Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean and North-West Pacific; Thailand to Vietnam, including Malaysia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in continental waters, both inshore and offshore (Ref. 9913); primarily inshore on soft substrates (Ref. 114953). Probably feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Females reported to produce 4 pups a litter (Ref. 114953). Biology little known (Ref. 9913). Maturity size of males reaches at 8-10 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 October 2020 (A2d) Ref. (126983)
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| Threat to humans: |
other |
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