The Blackspotted whipray (Maculabatis toshi) is a saltwater fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 86 cm.
Description
The Blackspotted whipray is a whipray (Dasyatidae) from coastal waters of coastal waters of the Indo-West Pacific, off Australia. The species grows to about 50 cm wide and has a flattened, diamond-shaped, brown-grey body with a long, thin whip tail bearing one or more venomous spines. As a bottom-dweller it often lies half-buried on sand and mud bottoms and searches for crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. The tail spine can give an extremely painful sting wound.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blackspotted whipray?
The Blackspotted whipray has an irregular in shape body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Blackspotted whipray live?
The Blackspotted whipray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Blackspotted whipray get?
The Blackspotted whipray grows to a maximum of about 86 cm.
Is the Blackspotted whipray dangerous to humans?
The Blackspotted whipray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
Is the Blackspotted whipray edible?
Yes, the Blackspotted whipray is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Maculabatis
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