Hypanus americanus

Southern Stingray

1-1.5 metros
15-25 años
Casi amenazado
Sobre

Southern Stingray

The southern stingray is a common and charismatic species often encountered in shallow sandy areas. These gentle rays are famous for their interactions with humans at sites like Stingray City and are excellent subjects for both divers and snorkellers.

Tamaño

1-1.5 metros (ancho del disco)

Peso

50-90 kg

Esperanza de vida

15-25 años

Estado

Casi amenazado

Dónde encontrarlos

Mejores ubicaciones de buceo

Grand Cayman (stingray City)BahamasFlorida, UsaBeliceAntiguaTodo el Caribe

Consejos de buceo

Shuffle your feet in shallow water to avoid stepping on buried rays. At interaction sites, let rays approach you and avoid touching their backs. They love to have their bellies rubbed.

Mejor temporada

Year-round

Hábitat

Shallow sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, coral reefs in western Atlantic

Alimentación

Worms, crustaceans, small fish, and molluscs
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Datos curiosos

1

Stingrays bury themselves in sand for camouflage

2

Their venom is only used defensively, never for hunting

3

They can detect prey using electroreception

4

Female stingrays give birth to live young called pups

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