Stingaree, Say's Sting Ray 265 



Stingaree 

 Dasyatis sabina (LeSueur) 



Color: Yellow-brown or brown on upper surface of body. 



White below. 



Distribution: Coastal waters from the Gulf of Mexico to 



Chesapeake Bay. 



Size: A small species of sting ray. The largest specimen 



recorded was 2 feet wide. 



General Information: Found commonly close to shore in 



bays and estuaries in depths of less than 8 feet. It often 



enters brackish waters. Main foods are small shrimp-like 



animals and worms. The young are probably born from 



spring through autumn. Young just ready for birth have 



been reported to be about 4 inches wide. 



Economic Importance: None. 



Say's Sting Ray 

 Dasyatis say (LeSueur) 



