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🌊 Marine Vulnerable 🌡️ Temperate

Sandyback stingaree

Urolophus bucculentus Macleay, 1884
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
100–230 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sandyback stingaree (Urolophus bucculentus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Urolophidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 80 cm. It occurs at depths between 100 and 230 metres. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Urolophus bucculentus
Authority
Macleay, 1884
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
80 cm
Depth Range
100–230 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Vulnerability
63.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sandyback stingaree is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sandyback stingaree is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
50.2cm TL

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 100 - 230 m . Temperate; 27°S - 44°S, 112°E - 154°E endemic to Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00776 × L3.1 (TL)
Max TL
80cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
63.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Macleay, 1884

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