Hypanus americanus

Southern Stingray

1-1.5 metri
15-25 anni
Quasi minacciato
Informazioni

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.

Dimensioni

1-1.5 metri (larghezza del disco)

Peso

50-90 kg

Durata della vita

15-25 anni

Stato

Quasi minacciato

Dove trovarli

Migliori siti di immersione

Grand Cayman (stingray City)BahamasFlorida, UsaBelizeAntiguaTutti i Caraibi

Consigli per le immersioni

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.

Stagione migliore

Year-round

Habitat

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

Alimentazione

Worms, crustaceans, small fish, and molluscs
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Curiosità

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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