Mumburarr Whipray
Urogymnus acanthobothrium
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A large whipray that begins life in the murky lower reaches of rivers, where juveniles have been found in shallow, turbid, brackish water. Subadults move out to depths between about 10 and 20 metres, and the disc can grow past a metre across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Urogymnus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006793.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mumburarr Whipray live?
- The Mumburarr Whipray (Urogymnus acanthobothrium) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Mumburarr Whipray dangerous to divers?
- The Mumburarr Whipray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mumburarr Whipray get?
- The Mumburarr Whipray grows to about 1 m.