whitenose whipray (pateobatis uarnacoides) in Spotted stingrays inhabit shallow coastal waters with sandy and rocky bottoms, often near coral reefs and seagrass beds.
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pateobatis uarnacoidesESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    whitenose whipray

  • Regions

    BangladeshMyanmarIndonesia

  • Population

    The population of the spotted stingray is estimated to be stable in some regions but declining in areas with high human impact.

  • Habitat

    Spotted stingrays inhabit shallow coastal waters with sandy and rocky bottoms, often near coral reefs and seagrass beds.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    15, and 20

Regions

Bangladesh, Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil

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