Fontitrygon geijskesi
(Boeseman, 1948)
Sharpsnout stingray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae
Reference of the original description
Some preliminary notes on Surinam sting rays, including the description of a new species. Zoologische Mededelingen, 30(2), 31–47
Some preliminary notes on Surinam sting rays, including the description of a new species. Zoologische Mededelingen, 30(2), 31–47
Image of the original description
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Amphotistius geijskesi, Dasyatis geijkesi, Dasyatis geijskesi
Amphotistius geijskesi, Dasyatis geijkesi, Dasyatis geijskesi
Description :
Citation: Fontitrygon geijskesi (Boeseman, 1948): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2024
Common names
Raja-látigo picúa, Pastenague bécune, Sharpsnout stingray, Stingray, Wingfin stingray, Arraia, Arraia-morcego, Raia, Raia-bicuda
Raja-látigo picúa, Pastenague bécune, Sharpsnout stingray, Stingray, Wingfin stingray, Arraia, Arraia-morcego, Raia, Raia-bicuda
Short Description
Disc is narrowly projecting to snout, pelvic fins with long anterior margins. Narrowly pointed falcate outer corners. Upper surface dark brown, lower surface pale with darker margins and teeth as yellowish white [199].
Disc is narrowly projecting to snout, pelvic fins with long anterior margins. Narrowly pointed falcate outer corners. Upper surface dark brown, lower surface pale with darker margins and teeth as yellowish white [199].
Distribution
Western Atlantic: northern coast of Venezuela extending southward to Brazil. Source: www.gbif.org
Western Atlantic: northern coast of Venezuela extending southward to Brazil. Source: www.gbif.org
Human uses
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
fisheries: minor commercial; price category: low; price reliability: very questionable: based on ex-vessel price for species in this family
Biology
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086].
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=14645;
shark-references Species-ID=14645;