Urolophidae

Sandyback stingaree

Urolophus bucculentus

Yellowish back with fine markings

• Temperate
• Continental endemic
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Oceania
• Large
• Temperate fish

The sandyback stingaree or great stingaree (Urolophus bucculentus) is a little-known species of stingray in the family Urolophidae, endemic to southeastern Australia. It is generally found offshore around the edge of the continental shelf, at a depth of 65–265 m (213–869 ft). A relatively large species reaching 89 cm (35 in) long, the sandyback stingaree has a diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc wider than long, usually with a dorsal pattern of numerous fine lighter marks on a yellowish to brownish background.