Short-Tail Stingray
Bathytoshia brevicaudata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–476 m
- Max size: 4.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
One of the largest stingrays in the world, the short tail stingray spans more than four metres and often gathers in groups over sandy bottoms in bays, harbours and near reefs. It feeds on fish, squid, bivalves and crustaceans, and bears live young. The venomous tail spine demands respect from anyone wading or diving near one.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Bathytoshia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 316573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Short-Tail Stingray live?
- The Short-Tail Stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata) is typically found at 0–476 m.
- Is the Short-Tail Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Short-Tail Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Short-Tail Stingray get?
- The Short-Tail Stingray grows to about 4.3 m.