The Sharpnose stingray (Telatrygon acutirostra) is a saltwater fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 11 cm.
Description
The sharpnose stingray is a stingray (Dasyatidae) from coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 30 cm wide and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, brown-grey body with a conspicuously long, pointed snout and a thin whip tail bearing one or more venomous spines. As a bottom-dweller it searches sand and mud bottoms for crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The tail spine can give an extremely painful sting wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Sharpnose stingray?
The Sharpnose stingray has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Sharpnose stingray live?
The Sharpnose stingray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Sharpnose stingray get?
The Sharpnose stingray grows to a maximum of about 11 cm.
Is the Sharpnose stingray dangerous to humans?
The Sharpnose stingray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
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Same genus Telatrygon
More from the family Dasyatidae
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