Leopard Whipray
Himantura leoparda
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 70 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: EN
A large coastal whipray patterned with leopard like rings, cruising inshore sand and the continental shelf down to about seventy metres. Females can reach over a metre across, and the tail spine can cause a serious wound, so give it room.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Himantura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398328.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Whipray live?
- The Leopard Whipray (Himantura leoparda) is typically found at to 70 m.
- Is the Leopard Whipray dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Whipray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.