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Trophic Strategy

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Found in bays, lagoons and estuaries; also on sandy bottoms near reefs. Feeds on small crabs and worms.
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Biology

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Found in bays, lagoons and estuaries; also on sandy bottoms near reefs (Ref. 9265). Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 37955), and worms (Ref. 12951). Venomous spine on tail.
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Bullseye round stingray

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Bullseye round stingray off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The bullseye round stingray (Urobatis concentricus), also known as the reticulated round ray, or spot-on-spot round ray, is a species of cartilaginous fish in the family Urotrygonidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, coral reefs, estuarine waters, intertidal marshes, and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

The bullseye round stingray has a venomous spine on its tail. It feeds on crustaceans, small fishes, and worms.

References

  1. ^ Pollom, R.; Bizzarro, J.; Burgos-Vázquez, M.I.; Avalos, C.; Pérez Jiménez, J.C.; Sosa-Nishizaki, O. (2020). "Urobatis concentricus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T60107A124438613. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T60107A124438613.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.

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Bullseye round stingray: Brief Summary

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Bullseye round stingray off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

The bullseye round stingray (Urobatis concentricus), also known as the reticulated round ray, or spot-on-spot round ray, is a species of cartilaginous fish in the family Urotrygonidae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, coral reefs, estuarine waters, intertidal marshes, and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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