Fin's Fish Guide
The Munda round ray (Urotrygon munda) is a saltwater fish of the family Urotrygonidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The Munda round stingray is a small stingray of the round stingray family (Urotrygonidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 29 cm and has a nearly round, flattened pectoral disc and a short, thick tail with a serrated spine. It is a bottom dweller of coastal waters over soft bottoms. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small crustaceans, worms and molluscs dug from the sand. Reproduction is ovoviviparous. Owing to fishing and bycatch the species is listed as Near Threatened (NT). The tail spine is venomous; a sting causes severe pain, so never step on a ray and keep your distance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Munda round ray?
The Munda round ray has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Almost round disc and a short tail with a venomous, serrated spine; near threatened (NT) through bycatch.
Where does the Munda round ray live?
The Munda round ray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; soft bottoms of coastal waters.
How big does the Munda round ray get?
The Munda round ray grows to a maximum of about 29 cm. On average the species is around 23 cm.
Is the Munda round ray dangerous to humans?
The Munda round ray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. The serrated tail spine contains venom; a sting causes severe pain and a deep wound. Immerse the wound in water as hot as can be tolerated (about 45 C), do not pull out an embedded spine yourself, and seek medical care.
Is the Munda round ray edible?
The Munda round ray is rarely eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Munda round ray?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Munda round ray is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Urotrygon
More from the family Urotrygonidae
Want the complete picture on the Munda round ray?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Munda round ray is one of 12,519 species in the app.