Hyuga Fanray
Platyrhina hyugaensis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–50 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This small fanray moves onto very shallow sandy bottoms off the Miyazaki coast in summer, sometimes in barely a metre of water, then ranges out to about 50 metres through the rest of the year. Its narrow range earns it a Vulnerable listing.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Platyrhinidae › Platyrhina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712386.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hyuga Fanray live?
- The Hyuga Fanray (Platyrhina hyugaensis) is typically found at 1–50 m.
- Is the Hyuga Fanray dangerous to divers?
- The Hyuga Fanray is harmless to divers.