Is the New Ireland Stingaree dangerous to divers?

The New Ireland Stingaree is harmless to divers.

How big does the New Ireland Stingaree get?

The New Ireland Stingaree grows to about 17.4 cm.

New Ireland Stingaree

Spinilophus armatus

Group: Ray
Max size: 17.4 cm
For divers: safe
IUCN status: DD

A small stingaree known from just one juvenile male specimen taken near New Ireland, it remains one of the most poorly documented of its family. Like other stingarees it is a bottom dweller of soft sediments, carrying a venomous tail spine.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urolophidae › Spinilophus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1043493.

FAQ

Is the New Ireland Stingaree dangerous to divers?: The New Ireland Stingaree is harmless to divers.
How big does the New Ireland Stingaree get?: The New Ireland Stingaree grows to about 17.4 cm.