General Description

Body flattened with an oval to diamond-shaped disc; snout short, broadly triangular; a row of large thorn-like denticles along middle of disc to first dorsal fin; tail long, broad with two dorsal fins of similar size, upper tail lobe well-developed, lower lobe short. Upper surface yellowish to brown with dark-edged greyish bands radiating from eyes and on either sides of middle of back; underside pale. To 1.5 m.

Biology

This species is common in coastal waters and is often seen foraging over sand flats and seagrass beds feeding on fishes and invertebrates. Females give birth to live young after a 12 month gestation period. They are taken as bycatch in commercial trawls and sold in small quantities.

Habitat

Coastal waters including over sand flats and seagrass beds, in depths to 205 m.

Soft substrates

Seagrass meadows

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sharks and rays › Stingrays, stingarees and allies

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

1.5 m

Diet

Carnivore

Harmful

Not usually considered dangerous to humans.

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Native to Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed