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Leopard Stingray

Himantura leoparda

Photo by an_aikido
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Stingrays are a group of rays, which are cartilaginous fishes related to sharks. The flattened bodies of stingrays allow them to effectively conceal themselves in their environment. Stingrays do this by agitating the sand and hiding beneath it.

Habitat:

Tropical & Sub-tropical

Species ID Suggestions

Leopard whipray

Himantura leoparda

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PublishedMarch 21, 2013

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