Coromandel Whipray
Brevitrygon imbricata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–45 m
- Max size: 25.5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A venomous whipray of shallow inshore and estuarine water, it glides over the bottom and digs out benthic invertebrates to eat. Females carry their young internally and give birth to live pups, and the species is now listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Brevitrygon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042823.
FAQ
- How deep does the Coromandel Whipray live?
- The Coromandel Whipray (Brevitrygon imbricata) is typically found at 1–45 m.
- Is the Coromandel Whipray dangerous to divers?
- The Coromandel Whipray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Coromandel Whipray get?
- The Coromandel Whipray grows to about 25.5 cm.