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The common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca, is found in the East Atlantic and Mediterranean, inhabiting coastal lagoons, shallow bays, and estuaries. Known for its flat, diamond-shaped body and venomous tail spine, it feeds on bottom-dwelling fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. This species is both commercially fished and targeted by game fishers.
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Length
~45" (max 250)
Weight
~14" (max 32)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
15-30° F
Depth
200 ft
Crabs
Shrimp
Snails
SquidSorry. Regulation data is empty
Common stingrays inhabit sandy and muddy sea floors, sometimes near rocky reefs
They prefer coastal lagoons, shallow bays, and estuaries
Their diet includes bottom fishes, crustaceans, and mollusks
Juveniles tend to stay in shallower waters, gradually moving deeper as they mature
The common stingray is ovoviviparous, with internal fertilization and a gestation period of about four months
Females give birth to live young, typically producing four to seven offspring
They exhibit seasonal breeding, often mating during warmer months
This species shows site fidelity, frequently returning to the same breeding and feeding grounds annually
