Overview
Comprehensive Description
Biology
Rare species. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Biology little known.
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Compagno, L.J.V. 1997 Rhinopteriidae. Cownose rays. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. The Western Central Pacific. (Ref. 9916)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9916&speccode=15420
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Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: off India, Malaysia, and East Indies. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref. 35766).
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Compagno, L.J.V. 1997 Rhinopteriidae. Cownose rays. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. The Western Central Pacific. (Ref. 9916)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9916&speccode=15420
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Physical Description
Size
Max. size
99.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 9916))
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Compagno, L.J.V. 1997 Rhinopteriidae. Cownose rays. In K.E. Carpenter and V. Niem (eds.) FAO Identification Guide for Fishery Purposes. The Western Central Pacific. (Ref. 9916)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=9916&speccode=15420
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Ecology
Habitat
Life History and Behavior
Life Cycle
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures (Ref. 50449).
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Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen 1966 Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p. (Ref. 205)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=205&speccode=1256
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Conservation
Threats
Not Evaluated
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IUCN 2006 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=57073
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Relevance to Humans and Ecosystems
Benefits
Importance
fisheries: minor commercial
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Ahmad, A., A.A. Abdul Haris Hilmi, A.C. Gambang, S. Ahemad and A.R. Solahuddin (eds.) 2004 Elasmobranch resources, utilization, trade and management in Malaysia. Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center. (Ref. 53392)
http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=53392&speccode=7376
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