Urotrygon microphthalmum Delsman, 1941
Smalleyed round stingray
Urotrygon microphthalmum
photo by Nunes, J.L.S.

 Family:  Urotrygonidae (American round stingrays)
 Max. size:  11.8 cm WD (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 9 - 55 m
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Venezuela and the mouth of the Amazon.
 Diagnosis:  Long and pointed snout. Disc angular in front and naked. Tail longer, pectorals are angular and caudal fin narrower. Upper surface gray and lower surface whitish (Ref. 6902).
 Biology: 
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 13.11.97
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.12.08

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