Himantura alcockii explained
Himantura alcockii, the pale-spot whip ray, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It is found in coastal regions including estuaries, in the Indian Ocean. As presently defined, it is probably a species complex.
Taxonomy
The species has had a chequered taxonomic history. The IUCN Red List still lists H. alcockii as a synonym of the Whitespotted whipray,[1] which is now reallocated to Maculabatis.
Human interactions
Over 50% of the total ray catch landed at Mumbai consists of this species.[2]
References
- Last, P.R. and L.J.V. Compagno, 1999. Dasyatididae. Stingrays. p. 1479-1505. In K.E. Carpenter and V.H. Niem (eds.) FAO species identification guide for fishery purposes. The living marine resources of the Western Central Pacific. Vol. 3. Batoid fishes, chimaeras and bony fishes part 1 (Elopidae to Linophrynidae). FAO, Rome.
Notes and References
- Sherman, C.S. . Ali, M. . Bin Ali, A. . Bineesh, K.K. . Derrick, D. . Dharmadi . Elhassan, I. . Fahmi . Fernando, D. . Haque, A.B. . Jabado, R.W. . Maung, A. . Seyha, L. . Spaet, J. . Tanay, D. . Utzurrum, J.A.T. . Valinassab, T. . Vo, V.Q. . Yuneni, R.R. . 2020 . Maculabatis gerrardi . 2020 . e.T161566A175219648 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T161566A175219648.en . 29 September 2023.
- Investigations on fishery and biology of nine species of rays in Mumbai waters. Sadashiv Gopal Raje. P. U. Zacharia. Indian J. Fish.. 56 . 2. 95-10. 2009.
