Australian Whipray
Himantura australis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 45 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
An Australian whipray that keeps to shallow water from the shoreline out to at least forty five metres, and readily enters estuaries and brackish creeks. Its tail carries a venomous spine responsible for many of the serious injuries blamed on stingrays, so tread carefully on sandy flats.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Himantura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1006795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Whipray live?
- The Australian Whipray (Himantura australis) is typically found at to 45 m.
- Is the Australian Whipray dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Whipray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.