Sandyback Stingaree (species: Urolophus bucculentus) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Urolophus bucculentus
Sandyback Stingaree


©Ken Graham: Sandyback Stingaree (Urolophus bucculentus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Myliobatiformes
Family Urolophidae
Genus Urolophus
Species Urolophus bucculentus
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 89 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 65 m to 265 m - applies to May be found shallower.

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

Large offshore bottom stingray that occurs on the outer continental shelf and uppermost slope, and rarely ventures inshore. Generally inhabits areas with fine sediment.

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