Urolophidae

spotted stingaree

Urolophus gigas

White spots dot circular disc

• Temperate
• Continental endemic
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Oceania
• Large
• Temperate fish

The spotted stingaree (Urolophus gigas) is an uncommon species of stingray in the family Urolophidae, endemic to shallow waters along the coast of southern Australia. It favors rocky reefs and seagrass beds. This species can be readily identified by its nearly circular, dark-colored pectoral fin disc, adorned with a complex pattern of white or cream spots.