Species Type:
Sharks & Rays, Fishes
Common Name(s):
Australian whipray
Size:
Australian whiprays can grow up to six feet (72 inches) in length excluding their long tails.
Diet:
These rays eat crustaceans like prawns and crabs.
Range & Habitat:
In the Indo-Pacific ocean, these rays can be found around rocky reefs, muddy areas, shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
Details:
Australian whiprays have distinct triangular snouts and long, whip-like tails. Their yellow-brown bodies are marked with dark, irregular patterns.