Banded stingaree
📖 Overview
Inhabits inshore waters, preferably muddy bottoms in the mouths of estuaries and in bays. Also found in rocky reefs . Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and worms . An inactive fish, lying concealed beneath the substrate where it is accidentally disturbed by divers and swimmers.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Banded stingaree is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Banded stingaree is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 160 m . Temperate; 37°S - 44°S Indian Ocean: southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
crustaceans, mollusks, and worms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- immediate intense pain
- swelling
- erythema
- occasional nausea and weakness
Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raja cruciata | Lacepède | 1804 | Synonym |
| Urolophus ephippiatus | Richardson | 1845 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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