Whiptail Stingray
Hypanus brevis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–70 m
- Max size: 1.9 m
- For divers: dangerous
A stingray of bays, seagrass and kelp beds, it digs into sand and mud to root out crabs, clams and small fishes. The barbed spine on its long tail carries venom, so give a resting one a wide berth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Hypanus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1872982.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whiptail Stingray live?
- The Whiptail Stingray (Hypanus brevis) is typically found at 1–70 m.
- Is the Whiptail Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Whiptail Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Whiptail Stingray get?
- The Whiptail Stingray grows to about 1.9 m.