This species is characterized by a band of small dermal denticles running along the upper surface of its diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc, from the snout to the tail spine.

Found on or near the bottom, this species apparently inhabits cold, inshore waters less than 200 m (660 ft) deep.

[1] The pectoral fin disc of the Chinese stingray is diamond-shaped and almost as long as wide, with slightly convex leading and trailing margins.

[4] The dorsal surface is roughened by a band of small dermal denticles, extending from the snout to the base of the tail.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed the Chinese stingray as endangered.