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Short-tail Stingray

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description Short-tail Stingray Overview

The short-tail stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata) is the world's largest stingray by mass, native to the southern oceans including waters around Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, with disc widths exceeding 2 m.

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How large can a short-tail stingray actually get?

The short-tail stingray (Bathytoshia brevicaudata) is recognized as the world's largest species of stingray by mass. They can achieve disc widths exceeding 2 meters and weigh hundreds of kilograms.

Where is the natural habitat of the short-tail stingray?

This massive ray is native to the southern oceans, primarily found in the coastal waters around southern Africa, New Zealand, and Australia. They typically dwell near the seafloor in these temperate marine environments.

Is the short-tail stingray dangerous to humans?

Like other rays, it possesses a venomous barb on its tail used for defense, which can cause severe injury if stepped on or threatened. However, short-tail stingrays are generally docile and rarely aggressive toward humans unless provoked.

What is the scientific name of the short-tail stingray?

Its current accepted scientific name is Bathytoshia brevicaudata, though it was previously classified under the genus Dasyatis. The name directly refers to its characteristically short tail compared to other large ray species.

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