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| SEALIFE EXPEDITION |
| Saltwater Fish Species |
| Pale-edged stingray |
| Family: Dasyatidae Scientific name: Dasyatis zugei (Muller & Henle) Local name: Pari nyiru Distribution: Coastal waters to about 40m depth Size commonly caught: Disc size up to 28cm long and 29cm wide Notes: Disc slightly broader than long. Has a large spine at base of tail covered by skin with poisonous glands. Tail spine may inflict a serious wound. Inhabits sea bottom of shallow waters and feeds mainly on benthic organisms. |
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