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Temera hardwickii Gray, 1831 Finless sleeper ray |
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photo by
Krajangdara, T. & S. Rodpradit |
| Family: | Narkidae (Sleeper rays) | |||
| Max. size: | 46 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Indian Ocean and North-West Pacific; Thailand to Vietnam, including Malaysia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in continental waters, both inshore and offshore (Ref. 9913); primarily inshore on soft substrates (Ref. 114953). Probably feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Females reported to produce 4 pups a litter (Ref. 114953). Biology little known (Ref. 9913). Maturity size of males reaches at 8-10 cm TL (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 31 October 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | other | |||