Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Banded Stingaree,Swimming
Reference |
IB0666 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Stingarees - UROLOPHIDAE |
Common Name |
Banded Stingaree,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Urolophus cruciatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Stingarees are closely related to the Stingrays and possess a barbed, venomous spine on the tail. They have numerous small teeth and feed mainly on benthic invertebrates. Most Stingarees are 40-60 cm in length. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |