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Himantura fluviatilis
(Hamilton, 1822)
Ganges stingray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae
Reference of the original description
An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges and its branches. Edinburgh & London: i–vii + 1–405, Pls. 1–39.
An account of the fishes found in the river Ganges and its branches. Edinburgh & London: i–vii + 1–405, Pls. 1–39.
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Description :
Citation: Himantura fluviatilis (Hamilton, 1822): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2025
Common names
Ganges stingray, Gangetic stingray
Ganges stingray, Gangetic stingray
Distribution
Asia: Gangetic river system. Possibly in the Bay of Bengal and the Fly river system in New Guinea. Status is uncertain, close to Himantura chaophraya. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno"quot;s 1999 checklist [529].
Asia: Gangetic river system. Possibly in the Bay of Bengal and the Fly river system in New Guinea. Status is uncertain, close to Himantura chaophraya. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno"quot;s 1999 checklist [529].
Human uses
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
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].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2894;
shark-references Species-ID=2894;
