Blue stingray
📖 Overview
Found in shallow bays, sheltered sandy beaches in summertime, moves to deeper waters during winter. Feeds on bony fishes and crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps and mantis shrimps ; including sea lice and marine worms . Ovoviviparous . Litters of 1-5 pups . Often caught by shore anglers . It is parasitised by the monogenean Dendromonocotyle citrosa on the dorsal skin surface .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures . Distinct pairing with embrace .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 110 m . Tropical; 15°S - 36°S, 10°E - 34°E Southeast Atlantic: central Angola to at least St.
🌿 Ecology
bony fishes and crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps and mantis shrimps (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Dasyatis Chrysonota is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blue stingray is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blue stingray has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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