The Jenkins whipray (Pateobatis jenkinsii) is a brackish-water fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 130 cm.
Description
The Jenkins whipray is a large stingray from the Indo-Pacific, from South Africa to New Guinea and the Philippines. The species grows to about 1.3 metres wide and has a rhomboid, brown disc body with a row of enlarged thorns over the back and a long whip-like tail. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sandy and muddy bottoms between about 33 and 50 metres and eats crustaceans and molluscs. In the tail it carries a serrated venomous spine. Through fishing pressure it is listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Jenkins whipray?
The Jenkins whipray has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Jenkins whipray live?
The Jenkins whipray lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Jenkins whipray get?
The Jenkins whipray grows to a maximum of about 130 cm.
Is the Jenkins whipray dangerous to humans?
The Jenkins whipray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
Is the Jenkins whipray edible?
The Jenkins whipray is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pateobatis
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