Cowtail Stingray

Pastinachus sephen

Sighting evidence at Island 9, Daymaniyat Islands

Large individuals, sometimes exceeding 1.5 m disc width, partially bury themselves in the sandy flats between coral heads, making them easy to approach and observe closely.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Cowtail Stingray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.