Thousands of endangered threatened bars they were found dead At Itararé Beach, in São Vicente, on the coast of São Paulo, on the morning of last Tuesday (25). The rays are of the species Tijonha (Rhinoptera Bonasus and R. brasilienses).
According to Paulista State University (UNESP), the animals were probably captured by beach drag fishing and were abandoned because they have no commercial value.
Drag fishing is a method that uses large nets towed by the bottom of the sea, capturing everything that falls into the net. UNESP coordinators São Vicente were on site to collect the animals and conduct future studies.
According to biologist Alex Ribeiro, the rays known as -stotic rays are difficult to find on the surface. They feed on animals that are buried in the sand. “So they have a habit of eating in the background,” explained the biologist.
The expert pointed out that the species has stingers that can cause pain and minor injuries. In addition, he stressed that Rhinoptera Bonasus is classified as vulnerable to Brazil.
The City of São Vicente informed the CNN that “immediately after becoming aware of the case, he requested support from the Gremar Institute, responsible for protecting the marine environment and wild animals, in the counting and identification of animals located in Praia do Itararé.”
The Secretariat of Environment (Semam) stressed that it has already begun the process of investigation and investigation of possible causes and justifications.
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This content was originally published in endangered rays are found dead on the coil of SP on the CNN Brazil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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