description Dwarf Whipray Overview
The dwarf whipray, Himantura walga, is a small stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It occurs in the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific, with documented distribution from Thailand to Indonesia, and is usually found in inshore waters over muddy or muddy-sand bottoms. The species has a slender whip-like tail, usually bearing two venomous spines, and reaches about 40 centimetres in total length with a maximum disc width of about 18 centimetres.
help Dwarf Whipray FAQ
What is the scientific name of the dwarf whipray?
The dwarf whipray is Himantura walga. It belongs to the stingray family Dasyatidae.
Where does the dwarf whipray live?
Its documented range includes the eastern Indian Ocean and western Pacific. Records place it from Thailand to Indonesia, generally in inshore waters.
What seabed does the dwarf whipray prefer?
The dwarf whipray is usually found over muddy or muddy-sand bottoms. This habitat is typical of sheltered shallow coastal areas.
Is the dwarf whipray a large ray?
No. Himantura walga is described as a small stingray, which distinguishes it from much larger whipray species.
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