Dasyatis brevis

Dasyatis brevis

Scientific name	Dasyatis brevis
Descriptor	Garman
Year of description	1880
IUCN category (World)	VU
Family	Dasyatidae
Genus	Dasyatis

Introduction

Dasyatis brevis is a salt water fish.

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Who is it?

Morphology

Type

Ray
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

187 cm
Shape

Circular

Type

Ray
Average size

120 cm
Maximum size

187 cm
Shape

Circular

How to recognize Dasyatis brevis ?

Dasyatis brevis measures between 120 and 187 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

diet

carnivorous
Sociability

solitary
territorial

No
Way of living

diurnal

Dasyatis brevis is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .

Although Dasyatis brevis is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.

Reproduction

Reproduction

ovovivipare

Dasyatis brevis is a fish ovovivipare.

Risks for humans

Venomous

No
Sting

Yes

Where to find it?

Origin

Tropical Eastern Pacific

Conservation status of populations (IUCN)

World : VU

Where to see this species?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

Temperature

19 - 29 °C
Depth

1 - 70 m

Biotope presentation

Dasyatis brevis is most often found at a depth between 1m and 70m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

Species of the same biotope

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