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Pelagic Stingray

Pteroplatytrygon violacea

Classification

The pelagic stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, and the sole member of its genus. It is characterized by the wedge-like shape of its pectoral fin disc, which is much wider than long, as well as by the pointed teeth in both sexes, whip-like tail with extremely long tail spine, and uniform violet to blue-green coloration. It generally reaches 59 cm (23 in) in width.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 149Spain · 57Italy · 20United Kingdom · 1