Southern Fiddler Ray

Trygonorrhina dumerilii
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Quick Facts

Scientific nameTrygonorrhina dumerilii
Other namesBanjo Ray, Banjo Shark, Dumeril's Shovelnoseray, Fiddler, Fiddler Ray, Green Skate, Magpie Fiddler Ray, Parrit, Southern Fiddler
SizeUp to 1.46 m (4.7 ft) TL
WeightUp to 7 kg (15.4 lb)
FamilyShovelnose Ray / Rhinobatidae

Distribution

Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters amongst sandy & rubble areas often near seagrass beds
Depth Range2 - 200 m (16 - 656 ft)
Southern Fiddler Ray Distribution