Diamond Stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 10–355 m
- Max size: 1.7 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: VU
Half buried in sand near rocks and kelp, this stingray hunts crabs, worms and mollusks across the bottom. It carries a venomous tail spine that can deliver a painful wound, and it bears litters of a few live pups after about three months. Wingtip to wingtip it can span well over a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Hypanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1042857.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diamond Stingray live?
- The Diamond Stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) is typically found at 10–355 m.
- Is the Diamond Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Diamond Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Diamond Stingray get?
- The Diamond Stingray grows to about 1.7 m.