Himantura uarnak

Rays

  • Reticulate whipray;Honeycomb stingray
  • Leoparden - Stechrochen
  • Raie blanche
  • Pastinaca reticulada
  • Trigone reticolato

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 200 cm
  • Diet : Fishes - Mollusks -

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asVulnerable