Eastern Fiddler Ray
Trygonorrhina fasciata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A fiddler ray of southeastern Australian sand, seagrass and reef edges, it is an active scavenger that will swim into fish traps and snag itself by the disc. It crunches mostly crabs and shrimps, and bears live young from golden egg capsules, each holding up to three embryos.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Trygonorrhinidae › Trygonorrhina
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283064.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eastern Fiddler Ray live?
- The Eastern Fiddler Ray (Trygonorrhina fasciata) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Eastern Fiddler Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Eastern Fiddler Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Eastern Fiddler Ray get?
- The Eastern Fiddler Ray grows to about 1.2 m.