shorttail whipray (maculabatis bineeshi) in Maculabatis bineeshi inhabits shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms, often near coral reefs or seagrass beds.
critically endangered
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shorttail whipray

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maculabatis bineeshiESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    shorttail whipray

  • Regions

    BangladeshIndiaPakistan

  • Population

    Approximately 5000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Maculabatis bineeshi inhabits shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms, often near coral reefs or seagrass beds.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    10, and 15

Regions

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Australia

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