Author: (Macleay, 1883)
FBname: Mangrove whipray
Comments: Found in mangrove areas, also over sand or sand and rubble in lagoons near reefs to depth of 85 m on the continental shelf (Ref. 9840).  Feeds on small fishes, bottom dwelling crustaceans, and large infauna (Ref. 9840).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449), with histotrophy. Caught regularly, but in low numbers, by demersal tangle net and bottom trawl fisheries. Utilized for its meat, skin (high value) and cartilage (Ref.58048). 