Blotched Stingray
Urotrygon chilensis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–60 m
- Max size: 41.9 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
On soft bottoms in shallow water the blotched stingray cruises low, sweeping up small crustaceans, mollusks, worms and fish. A short tail spine delivers venom, so divers give a resting one room.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urotrygonidae › Urotrygon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283115.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blotched Stingray live?
- The Blotched Stingray (Urotrygon chilensis) is typically found at 1–60 m.
- Is the Blotched Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Blotched Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Blotched Stingray get?
- The Blotched Stingray grows to about 41.9 cm.