Distribution: SA coastal and gulf waters west of Cape Jervis
Habitat: Sandy areas
Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres
One of three species of stingaree found in South Australia, T. mucosa is grey to brown in colour, with a roundish disc and short tail equipped with a stinger. It lacks a dorsal fin. While all three species are quite similar to each other, the range of this species is not known to overlap with that of T. imitata, found in the state's southeast. T. mucosa has slightly darker patches, or a mask, under its eyes, while the Sparsely-spotted stingaree (Urolophus paucimaculatus) can be distinguished by the scattered white spots on the disc. This species can cause a painful sting, and it should be approached with caution.
