Southern Stingray
Hypanus americanus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–53 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A broad winged ray of sandy bottoms, seagrass and lagoons, the southern stingray buries itself by day and forages by night, blowing jets of water to expose buried clams and worms. It can span two metres and carries a venomous tail spine, so divers give it room.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Hypanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042856.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Stingray live?
- The Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus) is typically found at 0–53 m.
- Is the Southern Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Southern Stingray get?
- The Southern Stingray grows to about 2 m.