The Round whipray (Maculabatis pastinacoides) is a saltwater fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 80 cm.
Description
The Round whipray is a whipray (Dasyatidae) from coastal waters of coastal and estuarine water of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm wide and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, brown-grey body with a long, thin whip tail bearing one or more venomous spines. As a bottom-dweller it often lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms and searches for crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. The tail spine can give an extremely painful sting wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Round whipray?
The Round whipray has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Round whipray live?
The Round whipray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Round whipray get?
The Round whipray grows to a maximum of about 80 cm.
Is the Round whipray dangerous to humans?
The Round whipray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Maculabatis
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