Atlantic stingray

Hypanus sabinus

A long snout across brackish and fresh water

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Atlantic Ocean
North America
South America
Other
Large
Tropical fish

The Atlantic stingray (Hypanus sabinus) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, common along the Atlantic coast of North America from the Chesapeake Bay to Mexico, including brackish and freshwater habitats. It may be distinguished from other stingrays in the area by its relatively elongated snout. This species is of little commercial importance, other than for sale in the aquarium industry.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Dasyatidae
Genus: Hypanus
Maximum length: 61 cm
Body shape: other
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Chesapeake Bay to southern Florida in the USA and the Gulf of Mexico. Records from South America doubtful (Ref. 7251 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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