Honeycomb Stingray and Similar Species
Himantura uarnak
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Leopard Whipray
Himantura leoparda
Key differences: Often confused with H. uarnak, but H. leoparda typically has more distinct, widely spaced, leopard-like spots that do not coalesce into a honeycomb pattern. Its tail is also generally shorter relative to its disc width.
Black-blotched Fantail Ray
Taeniurops meyeni (formerly Taeniura meyeni)
Key differences: While also large and spotted, T. meyeni has a much thicker, shorter tail with a prominent caudal fin fold, and its spots are typically larger, more irregular, and less reticulated than H. uarnak.
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
Taeniura lymma
Key differences: Much smaller species with bright blue spots on a yellowish-brown background and a relatively short, thick tail with prominent blue stripes. Easily distinguished by size and coloration.
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