Thorny Stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 2 to 30 m
- Max size: 46.2 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A small thorny stingray of shallow coastal soft bottoms, it works the sand for crustaceans and little fish. A venomous spine on the tail makes it one to leave alone, and it sometimes ends up as a food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urotrygonidae › Urotrygon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283122.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thorny Stingray live?
- The Thorny Stingray (Urotrygon rogersi) is typically found at 2 to 30 m.
- Is the Thorny Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Thorny Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Thorny Stingray get?
- The Thorny Stingray grows to about 46.2 cm.