Lutz's Stingray

Hypanus berthalutzae

One white spot sits between the eyes

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Large
Tropical fish

Hypanus berthalutzae, known as Lutz's stingray, is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae first described in 2020. Its typical size is unknown, though the largest known specimen was 68 cm (27 in) wide. Most known specimens are female.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Dasyatidae
Genus: Hypanus
Maximum length: 68 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Atlantic: Brazil.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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