Circular Stingaree
Urolophus circularis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 120 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This stingaree haunts inshore and offshore reefs in southwestern Australia, settling on rocky bottoms and among kelp. It grows to around sixty centimetres and patterns its disc to vanish against the reef floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urolophidae › Urolophus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283095.
FAQ
- How deep does the Circular Stingaree live?
- The Circular Stingaree (Urolophus circularis) is typically found at to 120 m.
- Is the Circular Stingaree dangerous to divers?
- The Circular Stingaree is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Circular Stingaree get?
- The Circular Stingaree grows to about 60 cm.