Round stingray (Taeniura grabata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Taeniura grabata
- Common name
- Round stingray
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Dasyatidae
- Genus
- Taeniura
- Size
- 100–250 cm
- Depth
- 10–60 m
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Danger level
- Caution
- Habitats
- sand, rocky
- Behaviours
- nocturnal, solitary
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Taeniura grabata is a round-disked ray reaching 2.5 m. Frequents sandy bottoms at the foot of rocky drop-offs, notably around the Canaries. Shy by day, active at night. Carries a venomous barb near the tail base: keep a respectful distance.
Photo of Round stingray
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Round stingray?
- Round stingray (Taeniura grabata) reaches 100–250 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Round stingray?
- Round stingray is found between 10–60 m deep.
- Is the Round stingray dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Caution.
- What is the conservation status of the Round stingray?
- IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
- Where can you find the Round stingray?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Taeniura
Other species in the family Dasyatidae
- Hypanus americanus - Southern stingray
- Pastinachus sephen - Cowtail Stingray
- Himantura uarnak - Honeycomb Stingray
- Dasyatis pastinaca - Common Stingray
- Neotrygon kuhlii - Blue-Spotted Stingray
- Taeniurops meyeni - Round ribbontail ray
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105855)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5215808)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia