Whiptail stingray (Dasyatis brevis)

Scientific name: Dasyatis brevis Garman, 1880

Whiptail stingray (Dasyatis brevis)

The Whiptail stingray (Dasyatis brevis) is a marine fish of the family Dasyatidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Hawaii and from California, USA to Peru.

Biology

Found in bays, in sea grass beds, kelp beds, and near reefs on sand and mud bottoms. Digs in the sand to feed. Feeds on small fishes, crabs, clams, and other benthic invertebrates. Ovoviviparous. Venomous spine on tail.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Dasyatis brevis
Family
Dasyatidae (Stingrays)
Order
Rajiformes (Skates and Rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
187
Common length
120
Depth range
1–70 m (3–230 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 70 m, usually 1 - 17 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Hawaii and from California, USA to Peru.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Venomous
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fecundity

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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