Bluntnose stingray
📖 Overview
Inhabits coastal waters . Generally found near shore, to depths of 10 m. Both adults and juveniles frequent estuaries and surf zones . Bottom feeder with fish, clams, worms and shrimps. It causes a number of injuries to bathers and waders . Ovoviviparous . Litters of 2-4 pups; gestation 10-11 months, including a period of embryonic diapause .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Moderate size, with a short blunt snout. Disk has rounded corners, few tubercles and spines along midline . Well developed fold on the upper surface and lower surface of tail. Yellowish or light brown above. Lower surface whitish or pure white .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bluntnose 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 - 10 m , usually 1 - ? m . Subtropical; 45°N - 28°S, 95°W - 33°W West Indies.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
⚠️ Venom Profile
- intense pain
- laceration
- oedema
- retained spine fragments possible
Wound care, imaging for retained spine, tetanus prophylaxis, antibiotic prophylaxis for marine wounds.
References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
📊 Population Dynamics
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