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Urotrygon aspidura (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882) Panamic stingray |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. | |||
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| Biology: | Benthic in coastal waters over soft bottoms. Venomous spine on tail. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | venomous | |||