Daisy stingray
📖 Overview
Dasyatis margarita is a coastal marine species, entering lagoons, shallow bays and estuaries . Feeds on shrimps, crabs, bivalves and annelids . Ovoviviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 130. Diagnosis: A large Dasyatis species most closely related to the much smaller Dasyatis margaritella and to the extremely flat D. garouaensis . Pearl spines always present and very large; denticles on dorsal surface of disc smooth, restricted to middle portion . : other; Cross section: flattened.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Daisy 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; brackish; demersal; depth range 1 - 60 m . Tropical; 21°N - 17°S Central Atlantic: Senegal to Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
shrimps, crabs, bivalves and annelids (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Daisy stingray 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
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 21.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 174 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Daisy 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
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Daisy Stingray · Daisy Whipray |
| 🌍CES | trnucha perlová |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pastinaca margherita |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia-margarida |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гвинейский хвостокол |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dasyatis margarita | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
| Dasybatus margarita | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
| Trygon margarita | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 689 records indexed .
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