Thorntail stingray (Dasyatis thetidis), has a large venomous spine near the base of its tail. Northern NSW, Australia

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Thorntail stingray (Dasyatis thetidis), has a large venomous spine near the base of its tail that has caused death and injury to humans. A benthic feeder usually digging for various invertebrates under the sand. One of the largest stingrays: to 4 m and over 200 kg. Northern New South Wales, Australia

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Size: 3872px × 2592px
Location: Northern New South Wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Mark Spencer/AUSCAPE / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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