Taxonomy Name | Pateobatis uarnacoides |
Class | Chondrichthyes |
Order | Rajiformes |
Genus | Pateobatis |
Family | Dasyatidae |
DOF Valid Name | Pari pasir |
Common Name | Whitenose whip ray |
Fish Base Name | Whitenose whip ray |
Local Name | Pari |
Synonym | Himantura uarnacoides |
Original author | Bleeker |
Body Color | Uniform dark brown or yellowish (Greyish green in juveniles) above; greyish brown (white in juveniles) ventrally, with darker margin on disc and tail; dorsal tip of snout, lower jaw, base of pelvis fins and some areas of belly usually white; tail lacking distinct black and white rings |
Spesific Description | Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures. Dept range ?-30 m |
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