Dasyatis microphthalma
Chen, 1948
Smalleye whip ray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae
Reference of the original description
Notes on the fish-fauna of Taiwan in the collections of the Taiwan Museum. I. Some records of Platosomeae from Taiwan, with description of a new species of Dasyatis. Quarterly Journal of the Taiwan Museum, 1(3); 1–14
Notes on the fish-fauna of Taiwan in the collections of the Taiwan Museum. I. Some records of Platosomeae from Taiwan, with description of a new species of Dasyatis. Quarterly Journal of the Taiwan Museum, 1(3); 1–14
Types
Dasyatis microphthalma
Dasyatis microphthalma
Description :
Citation: Dasyatis microphthalma Chen, 1948: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Common names
Smalleye whip ray
Smalleye whip ray
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
Northwest Pacific: Taiwan.
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].
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].
Habitat
demersal; marine
demersal; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=14685;
shark-references Species-ID=14685;