Yellow Stingray
Urobatis jamaicensis
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1 to 25 m
- Max size: 76 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A small round stingray of Caribbean sandy beaches and coral lined flats, the yellow stingray lifts the front of its disc like a tent to lure small prey into the shade beneath, then drops on them. It feeds on shrimps, worms, clams and small fish, and the tail spine can deliver a painful, dangerous wound to a careless wader.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Urotrygonidae › Urobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 283086.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellow Stingray live?
- The Yellow Stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is typically found at 1 to 25 m.
- Is the Yellow Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Yellow Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Yellow Stingray get?
- The Yellow Stingray grows to about 76 cm.