Arabian Banded Whipray
Maculabatis randalli
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–40 m
- Max size: 41.2 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A whipray of the Persian Gulf, where it works soft sand and mud bottoms in water mostly shallower than forty metres. It carries a long, slender tail armed with a serrated sting for defence.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Maculabatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1468727.
FAQ
- How deep does the Arabian Banded Whipray live?
- The Arabian Banded Whipray (Maculabatis randalli) is typically found at 1–40 m.
- Is the Arabian Banded Whipray dangerous to divers?
- The Arabian Banded Whipray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Arabian Banded Whipray get?
- The Arabian Banded Whipray grows to about 41.2 cm.