Honeycomb Whipray [Himantura undulata]
Description
The Honeycomb Whipray is a large species known for its distinctive, honeycomb-patterned skin. It is primarily found in the shallow, coastal waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, particularly around Northern Australia and Indonesia. It has a diamond-shaped body, with a long, slender tail. This species is nocturnal and spends the day buried in sand or mud. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and small fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Giant Stingrays
Dasyatidae
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| Genus |
Whiptail Stingrays
Dasyatis
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