Giant Stingaree
Plesiobatis daviesi
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Quick Facts
Scientific namePlesiobatis daviesi
Other namesDeepwater Stingray
SizeUp to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) DW
WeightOver 118 kg (260 lb)
FamilyGiant Stingaree / Plesiobatidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionDeeper coastal & offshore waters amongst the bottom on sandy & silty areas of the continental shelf & slope
Depth Range40 - 780 m (131 - 2,559 ft)
