Dasyatis ushiei

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Dasyatis ushiei
Dasyatis ushiei.jpg

Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Subclass:
Order:
Family:
Dasyatidae
Genus:
Species:
D. ushiei
Binomial name
Dasyatis ushiei
(Jordan & Hubbs, 1925)

Dasyatis ushiei, the cow stingray or Ushi stingray, is a species of stingray known from a single specimen. Based on the single specimen, its range includes at least Mikawa Bay, Aichi Prefecture, middle Japan.[1] Due to the limited knowledge of its biology and extent of capture in fisheries, this species is assessed as Data Deficient.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c H. Ishihara & S.V. Valenti (2007). "Dasyatis ushiei". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2007. Retrieved December 1, 2013.


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