How big is the Dwarf Stingray?

Dwarf Stingray (Urotrygon nana) reaches 20–35 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Dwarf Stingray?

Dwarf Stingray is found between 10–120 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Dwarf Stingray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Dwarf Stingray?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Dwarf Stingray (Urotrygon nana)

Key facts

Scientific name: Urotrygon nana
Common name: Dwarf Stingray
Category: Fish
Family: Urotrygonidae
Genus: Urotrygon
Size: 20–35 cm
Depth: 10–120 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom
Behaviours: benthic
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Urotrygon nana reaches 35 cm. Tiny benthic rajid, deep East Pacific. Grayish-brown disc, buries in sand-mud. Short caudal spine. Little-known ecology. Benthic piscivore-invertebrate. Sandy bottoms 10-120 m. Limited data = LC. Very difficult to observe diving even technical. Limited scientific importance.

Photo of Dwarf Stingray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Dwarf Stingray?: Dwarf Stingray (Urotrygon nana) reaches 20–35 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Dwarf Stingray?: Dwarf Stingray is found between 10–120 m deep.
Is the Dwarf Stingray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Dwarf Stingray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Dwarf Stingray?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Urotrygon

Other species in the family Urotrygonidae

Urobatis maculatus - Spotted round ray

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 283119)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2420500)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia