Author: (Bleeker, 1855)
FBname: Striped stingfish
Comments: Occurs over soft bottoms (Ref. 39597) of the continental shelf.  Benthic (Ref. 75154).  Secretive species, usually found by accident.  Buries itself in the sand during the day.  Usually in shallow sheltered habitats with sparse seagrass beds.  Sits on top of the sand at night (Ref. 48635). Also found in sand or mud bottoms in 10-50 m (Ref 90102).