Java stingaree
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| Urolophus javanicus (Martens, 1864) |
The Java stingaree (Urolophus javanicus) is a species of fish in the Urolophidae family. It is endemic to Indonesia.
Family Urolophidae: Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Well-developed caudal fin; tail moderately long; outer anterior margin of pectorals continuous along side of head. Most species with one or more long poisonous spines on tail.
The family Urolophidae belongs to the Class Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) and the Order Rajiformes. It contains 2 genera and 35 species. It may be found in Marine environments and is primarily Marine. Members of this family are not used in the aquarium trade. Reproductively, most members of this family are bearers. The main mode of swimming of adult fish in this family is rajiform. Compared with other fish, the activity level of this family tends to be sluggish. Etymology of this family name: Greek, oura = tail + Greek, lophos = crest
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- Last, P.R. & Marshall, L.J. 2005. Urolophus javanicus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 03 August 2007.
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