description Roger's Round Ray Overview
Roger’s round ray, Urotrygon rogersi, is a marine stingray of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, with a recorded range from the Gulf of California to coastal Ecuador. It lives on soft bottoms in shallow coastal water, commonly at depths of about 2 to 30 metres, and has a venomous tail spine. The species was described by David Starr Jordan and Edwin Chapin Starks in 1895 and feeds on small fish and microcrustaceans.
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Where does Roger’s round ray live?
Roger’s round ray, Urotrygon rogersi, lives in the Eastern Tropical Pacific. Its recorded range extends from the Gulf of California to coastal Ecuador.
How deep is the habitat of Urotrygon rogersi?
It usually lives on soft sea bottoms in shallow coastal water. Recorded depths are about 2 to 30 metres.
Does Roger’s round ray have a venomous tail?
Yes, Roger’s round ray has a venomous tail spine, like other stingrays. It should be handled only by trained researchers using proper marine-animal safety procedures.
What is the scientific name of Roger’s round ray?
The scientific name is Urotrygon rogersi. The species is a marine stingray of the Eastern Tropical Pacific.
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