How big is the Spotted round ray?

Spotted round ray (Urobatis maculatus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Spotted round ray?

Spotted round ray is found between 1–75 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Spotted round ray?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Spotted round ray?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Spotted round ray (Urobatis maculatus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Urobatis maculatus
Common name: Spotted round ray
Category: Fish
Family: Urotrygonidae
Genus: Urobatis
Size: 20–40 cm
Depth: 1–75 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, rocky-reef
Behaviours: benthic, solitary
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Urobatis maculatus reaches 40 cm in width. Small round ray (Urotrygonidae) East Pacific tropical from Mexico to Peru with rounded disc brown to chocolate-brown with distinctive white-yellow round spots and ocelli arranged in ring (hence maculatus), short tail with venomous sting. Lives from 1 to 75 m on sandy bottoms and near rocky reefs. Smaller and more colorful than U. halleri. Sea of Cortez and Baja California dive photo subject, regular encounter on sandbanks.

Photo of Spotted round ray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Spotted round ray?: Spotted round ray (Urobatis maculatus) reaches 20–40 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spotted round ray?: Spotted round ray is found between 1–75 m deep.
Is the Spotted round ray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spotted round ray?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Spotted round ray?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Urotrygonidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 283087)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2420469)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia