They may be a danger to careless beach swimmers because of their awful sting, however, the Atlantic stingray (Hypanus Sabinus) sting is not life-threatening. An elongated snout separates it from other stingrays in the same environment of freshwater, brackish water, and oceanic water off the Atlantic coast of North America. This smallest stingray species fits into the family Dasyatidae, having spade-shaped pectoral fins showing concave interior edges and round rims. A blunt but flat face and circular teeth make them settle in shallow water inlets, lakes, and silty beds. These viviparous creatures use electroreceptors with cells for detecting electric fields made by prey.
Atlantic Stingrays have a total width between 12”-18” (30.5-46 cm) and overall disc length of 11.4”-17.7” (29-45 cm). The typical weight of the Atlantic Stingray is in the range of 6.6-13.2 lb (3-6 kg). Atlantic Stingrays have lifespans between 8-10 years.
They may be a danger to careless beach swimmers because of their awful sting, however, the Atlantic stingray (Hypanus Sabinus) sting is not life-threatening. An elongated snout separates it from other stingrays in the same environment of freshwater, brackish water, and oceanic water off the Atlantic coast of North America. This smallest stingray species fits into the family Dasyatidae, having spade-shaped pectoral fins showing concave interior edges and round rims. A blunt but flat face and circular teeth make them settle in shallow water inlets, lakes, and silty beds. These viviparous creatures use electroreceptors with cells for detecting electric fields made by prey.
Atlantic Stingrays have a total width between 12”-18” (30.5-46 cm) and overall disc length of 11.4”-17.7” (29-45 cm). The typical weight of the Atlantic Stingray is in the range of 6.6-13.2 lb (3-6 kg). Atlantic Stingrays have lifespans between 8-10 years.
