How big is the Common Stingray?

Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) reaches 40–160 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Common Stingray?

Common Stingray is found between 0–60 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Common Stingray?

IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).

Where can you find the Common Stingray?

Found in: Mediterranean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca)

Key facts

Scientific name: Dasyatis pastinaca
Common name: Common Stingray
Category: Fish
Family: Dasyatidae
Genus: Dasyatis
Size: 40–160 cm
Depth: 0–60 m
IUCN status: Data deficient (DD)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: sandy-bottom, seagrass-meadow, muddy-bottom
Behaviours: benthic, solitary
Ocean zones: Mediterranean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia

Description

Common ray (40-160 cm) grey-brown with white belly. Characteristic thin venomous tail. Shallow coastal benthic habitat (0-60 m) Mediterranean, East Atlantic. Forages sand for small benthic prey. Conservation: data deficient. Diving: very common coastal, careful stepping required.

Photo of Common Stingray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Common Stingray?: Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) reaches 40–160 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Common Stingray?: Common Stingray is found between 0–60 m deep.
Is the Common Stingray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Common Stingray?: IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
Where can you find the Common Stingray?: Found in: Mediterranean, East Atlantic, Macaronesia.

Other species in the family Dasyatidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105851)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2419543)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia