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Trygon sabina Lesueur, 1824. The Atlantic stingray (Hypanus sabinus) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, common along the Atlantic coast of North America from Chesapeake Bay to Mexico, including brackish and freshwater habitats. It may be distinguished from other stingrays in the area by its relatively elongated snout. [3]
The pelagic stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, and the sole member of its genus.It is characterized by the wedge-like shape of its pectoral fin disc, which is much wider than long, as well as by the pointed teeth in both sexes, whip-like tail with extremely long tail spine, and uniform violet to blue-green coloration.
Stingrays on display at the aquarium. The giant freshwater stingray is not aggressive, but its sting is sheathed in toxic mucus and is capable of piercing bone. [9] Across its range, this species is caught incidentally by artisanal fishers using longlines, and to a lesser extent gillnets and fish traps.
Urolophus umbrifer Jordan & Starks, 1895. The round stingray (Urobatis halleri) or Haller's round ray and Little round stingray is a species of round ray, family Urotrygonidae, found in the coastal waters of the tropical and subtropical parts of the northeastern Pacific Ocean. It is a small, common ray that feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates.
The bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. Found from the intertidal zone to a depth of 30 m (100 ft), this species is common throughout the tropical Indian and western Pacific Oceans in nearshore, coral reef -associated habitats. It is a fairly small ray, not exceeding 35 cm (14 in) in ...
Synonyms. Lumbriculus kareliensis Popčhenko, 1976. Lumbriculus variegatus, also known as the blackworm or California blackworm or Australian Blackworm, is a species of worm inhabiting North America Europe and Australia. It lives in shallow-water marshes, ponds, and swamps, feeding on microorganisms and organic material.
Potamotrygon tigrina, also known as the tiger river stingray, is a species of freshwater ray in the family Potamotrygonidae. [3] This endangered species is endemic to black- and whitewater rivers in the upper Amazon basin in northeastern Peru. [1] It is sometimes kept in aquariums and has been bred in captivity, but it is generally a sensitive ...
A venomous, bearded fireworm was found on the beaches of Corpus Christi, Texas, and might just be "your worst nightmare," as it delivers a painful sting that can last for hours.