Whitespotted Whipray [Himantura gerrardi]
Description
The Whitespotted Whipray is a species of stingray native to the Indo-Pacific region. It is commonly found on sandy or muddy bottoms in coastal waters and estuaries. It has a diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc, a whip-like tail and its body is covered with white spots. It is a nocturnal species, feeding on shrimp, crabs, and small fishes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Giant Stingrays
Dasyatidae
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| Genus |
Whiptail Stingrays
Dasyatis
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