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The Common stingaree (Trygonoptera testacea) is a brackish-water fish of the family Urolophidae that grows up to 47 cm.
Description
The common stingaree is a small stingray (Urolophidae) from coastal waters of eastern Australia. The species grows to about 47 cm and has a round to oval, flattened, yellow-brown disc and a short tail bearing a venomous spine and a caudal fin. As a bottom-dweller it often lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms of bays and estuaries and searches for worms, crustaceans and molluscs. The tail spine can inflict a very painful wound; remain cautious.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Common stingaree?
The Common stingaree has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown. Bears venomous spines or tissue; handle with great care.
Where does the Common stingaree live?
The Common stingaree lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Oceania: Australia
How big does the Common stingaree get?
The Common stingaree grows to a maximum of about 47 cm.
Is the Common stingaree dangerous to humans?
The Common stingaree is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. Leave the water and rinse the wound with clean water; do not remove embedded spine fragments on the spot. Immerse the affected part for 30-90 minutes in water as hot as can be tolerated (about 45C) to ease pain. A sting to the torso, chest or abdomen is an emergency: call medical help immediately and check tetanus status.
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Same genus Trygonoptera
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