Species
Common Stingaree
Trygonoptera testacea
Tier 4Eating5/10light tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints30–45 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Overview: about common stingaree
Small southern Australian stingaree, abundant in shallow bays and inshore reef. Frequently caught and released by bait anglers. Carries a venomous tail spine — release carefully.
Biology: Common Stingaree size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Bay, Inshore
- Typical size
- 30–45 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.5–2 kg
- Depth range
- 0–60 m
- Diet
- small crustaceans, worms
- Global range
- Eastern Australia
How to target: Common Stingaree angling strategies
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on small baits
Safety & handling
In the same waters
- venomous tail spine
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