Haller's Round Ray
Urobatis halleri
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–91 m
- Max size: 58 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A round stingray of eastern Pacific beaches, bays and sloughs, it lies on sand or mud in shallow water near seagrass and reefs. Each female produces two litters of up to six pups a year, and a venomous tail spine means a painful sting for anyone who steps on it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urotrygonidae › Urobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283085.
FAQ
- How deep does the Haller's Round Ray live?
- The Haller's Round Ray (Urobatis halleri) is typically found at 0–91 m.
- Is the Haller's Round Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Haller's Round Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Haller's Round Ray get?
- The Haller's Round Ray grows to about 58 cm.