Australian Bull Ray
Myliobatis australis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–85 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: dangerous
A heavy ray of beaches and shallow sand flats, the Australian bull ray also ranges offshore to about 85 metres and spans up to 120 centimetres. It crushes crabs and shellfish with flattened plates, carries a venomous tail spine, and gives birth to live pups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Myliobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271484.
FAQ
- How deep does the Australian Bull Ray live?
- The Australian Bull Ray (Myliobatis australis) is typically found at 1–85 m.
- Is the Australian Bull Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Australian Bull Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Australian Bull Ray get?
- The Australian Bull Ray grows to about 1.2 m.