Other Saltwater
Round Stingray
Urobatis halleri
SaltwaterUrotrygonidaeLeast Concern
About
The Round Stingray is a small, nearly circular ray with a short, thick tail that has a venomous spine. They are typically docile unless threatened, often burying themselves in the sand for camouflage and ambush predation.
- Average size
- Up to 22 inches in diameter, weighing up to 2 lbs
- Colors
- Brown, gray, or olive-brown dorsally; yellowish or white ventrally. Some individuals may have darker spots or blotches.
- Diet
- Primarily benthic invertebrates such as crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), mollusks (clams, snails), and worms.
- Region
- Pacific Coast of North America, from Southern California to Panama, including the Gulf of California.