WHITE-EDGE FRESHWATER WHIP RAY

Himantura signifer

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IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN)

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Himantura signifer Compagno and Roberts, 1982

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Inhabits sandy bottoms in estuaries and rivers (Ref. 12693). Feeds on bottom-dwelling crustaceans and shellfish. Breeds in fresh water (Ref. 32457). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Wounds caused by the dorsal spines are extremely painful and can be fatal. Sold fresh for human consumption (Ref. 32457). Total length maybe greater than 200 cm.

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