Dasyatis pastinaca

Rays

  • Common stingray
  • Gemeiner Stechrochen
  • Pijlstaartrog
  • Raie pastenague
  • Pastinaca
  • Pastinaca

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 5 and 200 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species
  • Hides in the sand.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • Hides in the sand.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 250 cm
  • Maximum age known : 21 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - Sea worms - Mollusks

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
  • The species is good to eat
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing