Ganges Stingray
Himantura fluviatilis
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: dangerous
A river stingray of the Ganges system that also turns up in shallow bays and estuaries around the Bay of Bengal. It can reach about a metre across, and the serrated tail spine can inflict a serious wound.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Himantura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271458.
FAQ
- Is the Ganges Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Ganges Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Ganges Stingray get?
- The Ganges Stingray grows to about 1 m.