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Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) >
Urolophidae (Round rays)
Etymology: Trygonoptera: Greek, trygon = a sting ray + Greek, pteron = wing, fin (Ref. 45335).
More on authors: Last & Gomon.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 43 m (Ref. 12951). Subtropical; 26°S - 36°S
Eastern Indian Ocean: Western Australia.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ?, range 35 - ? cm
Max length : 61.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6871)
Found near reefs, sea grass beds, and sandy beaches (Ref. 12951).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Last, P.R. and J.D. Stevens, 1994. Sharks and rays of Australia. CSIRO, Australia. 513 p. (Ref. 6871)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 126983)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
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