Dasyatis brevis (Garman, 1880)
Whiptail stingray
photo by Ziegler, P.E.

Family:  Dasyatidae (Stingrays), subfamily: Dasyatinae
Max. size:  187 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 46 kg
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 70 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Hawaii and from California, USA to Peru.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in bays, in sea grass beds, kelp beds, and near reefs on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 12951). Digs in the sand to feed (Ref. 5227). Feeds on small fishes, crabs, clams, and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 37955). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Venomous spine on tail.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  venomous


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