Fin's Fish Guide
The Diamond stingray (Dasyatis brevis) is a saltwater fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 187 cm.
Description
The diamond stingray is a stingray (Dasyatidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has an angular, diamond-shaped body with a grey-brown upper side and a long tail with a venomous spine. It inhabits bays, seagrass beds, kelp forests and sand and mud bottoms near reefs, where it buries itself and roots in the sand with its pectoral fins to locate prey. It feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and worms. The tail spine can give a deep, very painful stab wound; take care where you step in shallow water.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Diamond stingray?
The Diamond stingray has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern. Rhomboid, diamond-shaped body; venomous tail spine, buries itself in sand.
Where does the Diamond stingray live?
The Diamond stingray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Eastern Pacific; bays, seagrass, kelp and sand and mud bottoms.
How big does the Diamond stingray get?
The Diamond stingray grows to a maximum of about 187 cm. On average the species is around 120 cm.
Is the Diamond stingray dangerous to humans?
The Diamond stingray is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. The tail bears a serrated, venomous spine that can cause a deep, very painful stab wound. Immerse the wound in water as hot as can be tolerated and seek medical help; do not remove a deeply embedded spine yourself.
Is the Diamond stingray edible?
The Diamond stingray is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Dasyatis
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