Hypanus americanus

Southern Stingray

1-1.5 metriä
15-25 vuotta
Silmälläpidettävä
Tietoa

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.

Koko

1-1.5 metriä (kiekon leveys)

Paino

50-90 kg

Elinikä

15-25 vuotta

Suojelutila

Silmälläpidettävä

Missä niitä löytää

Parhaat sukelluskohteet

Grand Cayman (stingray City)BahamaFlorida, UsaBelizeAntiguaKaribia

Sukellusvinkit

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.

Paras kausi

Year-round

Elinympäristö

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

Ravinto

Worms, crustaceans, small fish, and molluscs
Tiesitkö?

Hauskoja faktoja

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

Aloita seikkailusi

Valmis sukeltamaan tämän eläimen kanssa?

Tutustu liveaboard-retkiimme parhaisiin sukelluskohteisiin