Stingray

About Stingray

Sandy shallows

Quick Facts

• Habitat: Shallow sandy and muddy bottoms, seagrass beds, coral reefs in western Atlantic
• Diet: Worms, crustaceans, small fish, and molluscs
• Best season: Year-round

Fun Facts

Stingrays bury themselves in sand for camouflage,Their venom is only used defensively, never for hunting,They can detect prey using electroreception,Female stingrays give birth to live young called pups

Diving Tips

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.