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The Blunmose Stingray (Hypanus say) is a brackish-water fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 104 cm.
Description
The bluntnose stingray is a stingray of the family Dasyatidae from the western Atlantic. The species has a rhomboid, brown body (disc) and a long, whip-like tail with a serrated, venomous spine, and can reach about 1 m across. It lives in shallow coastal waters, estuaries and the surf, where it feeds on the bottom on fishes, clams, worms and shrimps. The species is livebearing. Because it often lies buried in the sand, it regularly causes puncture wounds to bathers and waders.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blunmose Stingray?
The Blunmose Stingray has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Disc-shaped body with a whip-like tail and a serrated, venomous spine; causes puncture wounds in bathers.
Where does the Blunmose Stingray live?
The Blunmose Stingray lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic, from the east coast of the USA to Brazil.
How big does the Blunmose Stingray get?
The Blunmose Stingray grows to a maximum of about 104 cm.
Is the Blunmose Stingray dangerous to humans?
The Blunmose Stingray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. Beware of the serrated, venomous tail spine, which can cause deep puncture wounds. Rinse the wound, immerse it in water as hot as can be tolerated (about 45 °C) to break down the venom, do not remove a deeply embedded spine yourself, and always seek medical help.
Is the Blunmose Stingray edible?
The Blunmose Stingray is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Hypanus
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