Megatrygon microps
(Annandale, 1908)
Smalleye stingray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae
Reference of the original description
A new sting ray of the genus Trygon from the Bay of Bengal. Records of the Indian Museum, 2(4), 393–394
A new sting ray of the genus Trygon from the Bay of Bengal. Records of the Indian Museum, 2(4), 393–394
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Dasyatis microps, Dasyatis (Amphotistius) microps, Dasyatis (Himantura) microps, Dasybatus microps, Trygon microps
Dasyatis microps, Dasyatis (Amphotistius) microps, Dasyatis (Himantura) microps, Dasybatus microps, Trygon microps
Description :
Citation: Megatrygon microps (Annandale, 1908): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
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Megatrygon microps (Annandale, 1908), © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Megatrygon microps (Annandale, 1908), © FAO, www.fish-base.org
Common names
Annandale"s stingray, Smalleye stingray, Thickspine giant stingray
Annandale"s stingray, Smalleye stingray, Thickspine giant stingray
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: India and northern Australia (likely in areas between). Collected from the estuary of the River Ganges [5700] and sigted from Mozambique (Ref. 75239).
Indo-West Pacific: India and northern Australia (likely in areas between). Collected from the estuary of the River Ganges [5700] and sigted from Mozambique (Ref. 75239).
Human uses
fisheries:
fisheries:
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; brackish; marine
demersal; brackish; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=14632;
shark-references Species-ID=14632;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Cestoda
Cestoda