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Chinese stingray

Hemitrygon sinensis

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Family

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
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Taxonomy

Order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays)
Family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays)
Species Hemitrygon sinensis

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does Chinese stingray belong to?
Chinese stingray (Hemitrygon sinensis) belongs to the family Dasyatidae (Whiptail Stingrays) in the order Myliobatiformes (Rays & Stingrays).

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