2. Himantura gerrardi (Gray, 1851)

Whitespotted Whipray (Figure 3)

Material examined: 1 ex.; 22.07.11; Mohana, Reg. No. MARC /ZSI/F3720 .

Description: Disc wider than long; tail longer than disc length; snout forming widely obtuse angle; midline of back with three enlarged tubercles; disc naked; tail whip like without cutaenius folds, a strong spines on its dorsal surface.

Distribution: Widespread in the eastern Indian Ocean and Western Pacific, but distribution is poorly defined. Eastern Indian Ocean: occurs from India, Sri Lanka and east to Myanmar.

IUCN Status: Vulnerable (V).

Remarks: The fish has minor fishery value. Attains 200 cm. Found in shallow reef areas.