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Yellow stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis

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Fun Facts

These rays give birth to live young.

Species Type:

Sharks & Rays, Fishes

Common Name(s):

Yellow stingray

Size:

Yellow stingrays grow up to 26 inches (66 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Worms, crabs and smaller fishes are on the menu for yellow stingrays.

Range & Habitat:

In the western Atlantic Ocean, these ray can be found in shallow sandy or muddy habitats, burying themselves to hide from predators.

Details:

Yellow stingrays have web-like patterning on their dorsal side, varying in color from dark green to brown on a pale yellow background.