Sharpnose Stingray
Maculabatis gerrardi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A stingray of the inner continental shelf, it glides over sand and mud near coasts and river mouths, hunting shrimp, crabs and small lobsters on the bottom. It bears live young, grows to around two metres across, and is heavily fished, with the IUCN listing it as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Maculabatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042867.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sharpnose Stingray live?
- The Sharpnose Stingray (Maculabatis gerrardi) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Sharpnose Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Sharpnose Stingray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sharpnose Stingray get?
- The Sharpnose Stingray grows to about 2 m.