Urotrygon aspidura (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Panamic stingray |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays) | |||
Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Benthic in coastal waters over soft bottoms. Venomous spine on tail. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | venomous |