Native Animals
 

Aetomylaeus nichofii

Banded Eagle Ray
VU
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2016
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SSN 24825
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Taxonomy

The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Description

Banded Eagle Ray has fleshy ridge on side of head not connected to edge of disc; spiracles lateral on head; posterior margin of dorsal fin strongly angled; its origin slightly anterior to or opposite pelvic-fin insertions and edge of nasal curtain near mouth almost straight. Its disc is yellowish dorsally, with 5 bluish bands; disc pale ventrally, posterior margin of pectoral fins and pelvic fins dark. Maximum size of this ray is 72 cm disc width.

Habitats

No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Marine Neritic → Pelagic
Suitable Resident
2
Marine Neritic → Subtidal Sandy
Suitable Resident
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment

Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2016 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Vulnerable (VU)
3.1

Specimen

Collection Center   Total
8

References

Article
  1. Chong, V.C., Lee, P.K.Y. & Lau, C.M. (2010). Diversity, extinction risk and conservation of Malaysian fishes. Journal of Fish Biology 76 (9), 2009-2066
Book
  1. Ahmad, A., Lim, A.P.K., Fahmi & Dharmadi (2013). Field Guide to Look-Alike Sharks and Rays Species of the Southeast Asian Region. Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (SEAFDEC/MFRDMD). pp. 107.
  2. Ahmad, A., Gambang, A.C., Manjaji-Matsumoto, B.M. & Lim, A.P.K. (2007). Field Guide to Rays and Chimaeras of Malaysia and Neighbouring Countries. Fisheries Research Institute, Sarawak Branch, Bintawa, Malaysia. pp. 58.
  3. Ambak, M.A., Mansor, M.I., Zakaria, M.Z. & Mazlan, A.G. (2010). Fishes of Malaysia. Penerbit UMT, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. pp. 334.
  4. Matsunuma, M., Motomura, H., Matsuura, K., Shazili, N.A.M. & Ambak, M.A. (2011). Fishes of Terengganu: East Coast of Malay Peninsula, Malaysia. National Museum of Nature and Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu and Kagoshima Universiti Museum, Malaysia. pp. ix+251.
  5. Yusri, A., Hamdan, J. & Abdul Rahman, A.M. (2010). Ikan Laut Malaysia: Glosari Nama Sahih Spesis Ikan . Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 290.

Acknowledgements :- Ms. Adibah Syahirah Binti Mohd Mansor, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Mira Farzana Binti Mohamad Mokhtar, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Siti Zubaidah Binti Abdul Latif, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Species Citation :- Aetomylaeus nichofii. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/24825. [Retrieved 06 December 2023].

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