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Mangrove whipray

The mangrove whipray’s movements are influenced by the tide and time of day. Juveniles prefer mangrove areas at high tides to reduce predation risk, and tend to be more active during the day. Adults however forage at night, and rest during the day either half-buried in sand or on top of coral heads. Photo © Christopher Leon
Mangrove whiprays were first described in 1883 by zoologist John Macleay. He gave it the Latin species name ‘granulata’ because of the small white ‘granules’, or speckles, that cover the whipray’s dorsal side. Photo © Rainer von Brandis
The mangrove whipray's dark colouration is actually due to a thick layer of mucus; without it, mangrove whiprays are a lighter grey.Photo © Christopher Leon
They use their ‘sixth sense’ – electroreception – to find buried prey. Photo © Rainer von Brandis

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