Himantura krempfi

(Chabanaud, 1923)


Marbled freshwater whip ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae

Reference of the original description
Chabanaud, P. (1923)
Description de deux Plagiostomiens nouveaux d'Indo-Chine, appartenant au genre Dasybatus (Trygon). Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle Paris, 1923(1), 45–50

Types
Himantura krempfi
Syntype: MNHN: 1922-0078; MNHN: 1922-0079; MNHN: 1922-0077;


Description :


Citation: Himantura krempfi (Chabanaud, 1923): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2024

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Common names
eng Marbled freshwater whip ray

Short Description
Plain ventral surface; reticulate pattern on dorsal surface; spiral valve with 11-14 turns.

Distribution
Asia: Chao Phraya (Thailand) and Mekong basins. Source: www.gbif.org

Human uses
aquarium: commercial

Biology
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 [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086].

Size / Weight / Age
40.0 cm WD (male/unsexed; [20067])

Habitat
demersal; freshwater; brackish

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2905;