Cowtail Stingray
Pastinachus sephen
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0 to 60 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A large stingray of lagoons and reef flats that also pushes far up rivers, it hunts bony fishes, worms, shrimp and crabs. The long whiplike tail carries a venomous spine, and its tough skin has long been used to polish wood.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Pastinachus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217419.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cowtail Stingray live?
- The Cowtail Stingray (Pastinachus sephen) is typically found at 0 to 60 m.
- Is the Cowtail Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Cowtail Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Cowtail Stingray get?
- The Cowtail Stingray grows to about 1.8 m.