Urotrygon reticulata


Urotrygon reticulata, the reticulate round ray, is a type of marine tropical ray found only in Panama.

Description

Not much is known of its biology, except the fact that it has a venomous spine on its tail. This demersal species can reach a maximum total length of approximately 24 cm.

Habitat &; distribution

This extremely rare stingray is an endemic species on Gulf of Panama. It inhabits very shallow coastal waters at depths of 1-15 m. Round rays, including this species, have little commercial value in Panama, so they are usually discarded when caught.