Round Ribbontail Ray
Taeniurops meyeni
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–500 m
- Max size: 3.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
A large round ray of lagoons and outer reef slopes, it patrols a wide range of habitats hunting bottom fish, bivalves, crabs and shrimp. It bears live young and grows to more than three metres across, and the tail carries a venomous spine that demands respect from divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Taeniurops
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712972.
FAQ
- How deep does the Round Ribbontail Ray live?
- The Round Ribbontail Ray (Taeniurops meyeni) is typically found at 1–500 m.
- Is the Round Ribbontail Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Round Ribbontail Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Round Ribbontail Ray get?
- The Round Ribbontail Ray grows to about 3.3 m.