Spotted Stingaree
Urolophus gigas
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 70 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A southern Australian stingaree that lies half buried in sand near seagrass beds on the continental shelf, the spotted stingaree reaches about seventy centimetres across. It is a harmless bottom dweller that hunts small invertebrates, and like its relatives it bears live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urolophidae › Urolophus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283100.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Stingaree live?
- The Spotted Stingaree (Urolophus gigas) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Spotted Stingaree dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Stingaree is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Stingaree get?
- The Spotted Stingaree grows to about 70 cm.