reticulate whipray (himantura uarnak) in Himantura uarnak inhabits shallow coastal waters near coral reefs and sandy bottoms.
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reticulate whipray

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himantura uarnakESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    reticulate whipray, coach whipray

  • Regions

    BahrainBangladeshBrunei Darussalam

  • Population

    The population of Himantura uarnak is estimated to be stable but vulnerable due to human activities impacting their habitat.

  • Habitat

    Himantura uarnak inhabits shallow coastal waters near coral reefs and sandy bottoms.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    50, and 25

Regions

Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Djibouti, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam, Iran, Australia

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