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Telatrygon crozieri (Blyth, 1860) Indian sharpnose ray |
| Family: | Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 200 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northern Indian Ocean: India (Arabian Sea) to Myanmar | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Occurs on continental shelf and feeds on bottom-dwelling organisms (Ref. 4832). Apparaently move inshore to breed and with litters of probably 2 pups (Ref. 114953). Taken sa small bycatch by trawls off India (Ref. 4832). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 12 May 2020 (A2cd) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||