Malacca roundray [Neotrygon malaccensis]
Description
The Malacca roundray is a small, rounded stingray that favors coastal habitats with soft sediment. Underwater, divers can see it resting on the bottom or moving in short, graceful passes, its wing-like fins undulating as it searches for prey.
Where To See Malacca roundray
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
|
| Family |
Sting Rays
Dasyatidae
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| Genus |
Neotrygon
Neotrygon
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