Pale-Spot Whip Ray
Himantura alcockii
- Group: Ray
- For divers: dangerous
A stingray of coastal waters and river mouths, the pale spot whip ray carries the venomous tail spine typical of its group, the source of most serious stingray injuries to people. It bears live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Himantura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271455.
FAQ
- Is the Pale-Spot Whip Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Pale-Spot Whip Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.