PORCUPINE RAY

Urogymnus asperrimus


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IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU)

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Urogymnus asperrimus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) Urogymnus asperrimus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801)

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Inhabits the continental shelf area. Found on sand and coral rubble areas near reefs (Ref. 9840), often in caves. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Due to its difficult handling, it is probably of limited commercial value (Ref. 9840).