Urolophidae

Banded stingaree

Urolophus cruciatus

Urolophid Fish at the River Sea Edge

• Temperate
• Regional distribution
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Medium
• Temperate fish

The crossback stingaree or banded stingaree (Urolophus cruciatus) is a species of stingray in the family Urolophidae. It is endemic to southeastern Australia, mainly off Victoria and Tasmania but also marginally to New South Wales and South Australia. This bottom-dwelling fish generally inhabits sand and reef habitats deeper than 100 m (330 ft) off Victoria, and muddy habitats in shallow bays and estuaries off Tasmania.