Common Stingaree
Trygonoptera testacea
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 135 m
- Max size: 47 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A small ray that rests on sandy beaches and reefs and ventures far offshore, the common stingaree also pushes well up into estuaries. It eats worms, crustaceans and bony fishes, and will even take other stingarees.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urolophidae › Trygonoptera
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283063.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Stingaree live?
- The Common Stingaree (Trygonoptera testacea) is typically found at to 135 m.
- Is the Common Stingaree dangerous to divers?
- The Common Stingaree is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Stingaree get?
- The Common Stingaree grows to about 47 cm.