Banded Stingaree, Urolophus cruciatus (Lacépède, 1804)
Crossback Stingaree
Introduction
The Banded Stingaree is an Australian endemic. It can be recognised by its distinctive colouration.
Identification
The species has an obvious pattern of dark stripes and cross bars.
Habitat
It is a coastal species.
Distribution
The species occurs along the south-eastern Australian coast from southern New South Wales to eastern South Australia including Tasmania.
The map below shows the Australian distribution of the species based on public sightings and specimens in Australian Museums. Click on the map for detailed information. Source: Atlas of Living Australia.
References
- Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.
- Last, P.R. & J.D. Stevens. 2009. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Edition 2. CSIRO. Pp. 644, Pl. 1-91.