Marbled Stingray
Dasyatis marmorata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 12–65 m
- Max size: 74.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
A coastal stingray that cruises sandy beaches and shallow bays, sometimes near rocky reefs, before moving offshore in winter. It feeds on crabs, mantis shrimps, worms and fish, gives birth to live young, and its venomous tail spines can deliver a painful sting.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Dasyatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271445.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Stingray live?
- The Marbled Stingray (Dasyatis marmorata) is typically found at 12–65 m.
- Is the Marbled Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Stingray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Stingray get?
- The Marbled Stingray grows to about 74.5 cm.