description Jenkins' Whipray Overview
Jenkins' whipray (Himantura jenkinsii) is an Indo-Pacific stingray first described by Annandale in 1909, inhabiting inshore sandy and muddy habitats from the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia.
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What is the scientific name of Jenkins' whipray?
Jenkins' whipray is commonly identified as Himantura jenkinsii. It is an Indo-Pacific stingray associated with coastal habitats.
When was Jenkins' whipray first described?
Annandale first described the species in 1909. The name refers to a whipray with a long tail typical of its group.
Where does Jenkins' whipray live?
It inhabits inshore sandy and muddy habitats. Its range extends from parts of the Indian Ocean toward Southeast Asia.
Is Jenkins' whipray a devil ray or a stingray?
It is a stingray, not a devil ray. The species belongs to the whipray group and is adapted to shallow coastal seabed environments.
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