Hypanus americanus

Southern Stingray

1-1.5 meter
15-25 år
Nära hotad
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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.

Storlek

1-1.5 meter (skivbredd)

Vikt

50-90 kg

Livslängd

15-25 år

Status

Nära hotad

Var du hittar dem

Bästa dykplatser

Grand Cayman (stingray City)BahamasFlorida, UsaBelizeAntiguaKaribien

Dyktips

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.

Bästa säsong

Year-round

Livsmiljö

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

Föda

Worms, crustaceans, small fish, and molluscs
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Roliga fakta

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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