Last updated: April 29, 2020
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Stingray
NPS photo by Caroline Rogers, Virgin Islands National Park
Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Myliobatoidei
Habitat/Distribution: In shallow tropical and subtropical coastal waters.
Average Size: Wingspan up to 6.5 feet. Weighs: up to 790 pounds
Average Life Span: 15-25 years
Diet: Bivalves, shrimp, small fish, marine worms and crabs.