Urotrygon reticulata, the reticulate round ray, is a type of marine tropical ray found only in Panama.[1][2]
Description
Not much is known of its biology, except the fact that it has a venomous spine on its tail.[2] This demersal species can reach a maximum total length of approximately 24 cm.[1][2]
Habitat & distribution
This extremely rare stingray is an endemic species on Gulf of Panama.[1] It inhabits very shallow coastal waters at depths of 1-15 m. Round rays, including this species, have little commercial value in Panama, so they are usually discarded when caught.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e IUCN (2020-01-24). Urotrygon reticulata: Kyne, P.M., Morales-Saldaña, J.M., Charvet, P., Areano, E.M., Cevallos, A., Espinoza, M., González, A., Herman, K., Mejía-Falla, P.A. & Navia, A.F.: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2020: e.T161541A124503331 (Report). International Union for Conservation of Nature. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2020-3.rlts.t161541a124503331.en. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Fischer, W.; Krupp, F.; Schneider, W.; Sommer, C.; Carpenter, K.E.; Niem, V.H. (1995). FAO Guide for the Identification of Species for Fisheries Purposes (Central-Eastern Pacific) (in Spanish). Vol. 2. Rome: FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS. pp. 786–792. ISBN 92-5-303409-2.
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