Whip Stingray
Hemitrygon akajei
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 10–50 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A flat bodied ray of sandy and muddy bottoms near reefs and estuaries, it can span two metres and carries a venomous spine on its whip like tail. It hunts small fish and crustaceans across the seabed. Females give birth to live young, sometimes just a single pup at a time.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Hemitrygon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whip Stingray live?
- The Whip Stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) is typically found at 10–50 m.
- Is the Whip Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Whip Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Whip Stingray get?
- The Whip Stingray grows to about 2 m.