Jenkins' Whipray

The Jenkins' Whipray is a large species of stingray that inhabits the Indo-Pacific waters. It has a dimond-shaped pectoral fin disc and a whip-like tail. Running from between its eyes to the tail is a band of heart-shaped dermal denticles. On top of its tail there are located one to three stinging spines.
The Jenkins' Whipray is highly valued for its skin thanks to its large thorns. Due to the fact that large numbers are caught, the Jenkins population has started to decline. In present it is listed as "Vulnerable" on IUCN Red List.