Brown Stingray
Bathytoshia lata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–800 m
- Max size: 2.6 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
One of the larger stingrays, the brown stingray spans well over two metres across and carries a venomous tail spine that can inflict a serious wound. It lies on sand or mud from the shallows down to about 800 metres, feeding on crabs, prawns and small fishes, and bears live young. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Bathytoshia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1018707.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Stingray live?
- The Brown Stingray (Bathytoshia lata) is typically found at 1–800 m.
- Is the Brown Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Brown Stingray get?
- The Brown Stingray grows to about 2.6 m.