Blue stingray
Dasyatis pastinaca
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Overview
Blue stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) is a marine fish of the family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays), in the order Myliobatiformes. Maximum recorded length is 70 cm, with a maximum published weight of 10 kg. Its recorded depth range is 5–200 m. Recorded habitats include coral reefs, estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 69,5 cm |
| Maximum Weight | 10,2 kg |
| Rango de Profundidad | 5-200m |
Habitat & Distribution
Coral reefs, estuaries
Tipo de Agua
Saltwater
Rango de Profundidad
5-200m
Información de Pesca
Pez de Pesca Deportiva
Sí
Taxonomy
| Orden | Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays) |
| Familia | Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays) |
| Especies | Dasyatis pastinaca |
Preguntas Frecuentes
How big does Blue stingray get?
Blue stingray can grow up to 69.5 cm long and weigh 10.2 kg.
Where is Blue stingray found?
Coral reefs, estuaries
What family does Blue stingray belong to?
Blue stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) belongs to the family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays) in the order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays).
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