Common Stingray

Common Stingray

Dasyatis pastinaca

Vulnerable
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DESCRIPTION

The Common Stingray plumes the sand with quick puffs of water to flush out hidden crabs and clams, then pins them with its wings before gulping them down. When it wants to disappear, it flicks a thin layer of sand over its back, leaving just the eyes and tail tip showing.

Max Length 1.5 m
Max Weight 10.2 kg
Lifespan Up to 10 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, and coral reef
Depth Range 5 - 200 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Variable
Social Behavior Mixed behavour
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Where Common Stingray has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Common Stingray

Where can you see the Common Stingray?

The Common Stingray can be seen at 6 dive destinations in Spain. The best spots include Balearic Islands (Spain), Cabo de Gata (Spain), Cabo de Palos (Spain), Canary Islands (Spain), and La Herradura (Spain).

What is the best time to see the Common Stingray?

Sightings of the Common Stingray peak at different times depending on the destination: Balearic Islands from May to September, Cabo de Gata from April to October, Cabo de Palos from April to October, and Canary Islands from May to November.

How big does the Common Stingray get?

The Common Stingray can reach up to 1.5 m in length and 10.2 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Common Stingray live in?

The Common Stingray is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, and coral reef.

How deep does the Common Stingray live?

The Common Stingray lives between 5 and 200 m deep.

What does the Common Stingray eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

When is the Common Stingray most active?

Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.

How long does the Common Stingray live?

The Common Stingray lives up to 10 years.

What is the conservation status of the Common Stingray?

The Common Stingray is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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