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The Dixons stingaree (Urolophus paucimaculatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Urolophidae that grows up to 57 cm.
Description
The sparsely-spotted stingaree is a stingaree (Urolophidae) from the waters around southern Australia. The species has a round, flattened body with a few pale spots and a short tail with a fleshy terminal fin and a venomous spine. It lives bottom-bound on soft bottoms of the continental shelf. As a bottom hunter it feeds on worms, crabs, shrimps and small bony fishes. The tail spine is venomous; a sting is very painful and requires medical care.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dixons stingaree?
The Dixons stingaree has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Flattened ray with a venomous tail spine; bottom hunter of soft shelf bottoms.
Where does the Dixons stingaree live?
The Dixons stingaree lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Southern Australia; soft bottoms of the continental shelf.
How big does the Dixons stingaree get?
The Dixons stingaree grows to a maximum of about 57 cm.
Is the Dixons stingaree dangerous to humans?
The Dixons stingaree can cause injury; handle it with care. If stung by the venomous tail spine: immerse the wound in hot water (about 45 degrees C) against the pain, do not remove deeply embedded spine fragments yourself, and seek immediate medical care.
Is the Dixons stingaree edible?
The Dixons stingaree is not usually eaten.
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