A stingray is a fish allied to the rays proper, which are cartilaginous fish related to sharks. It has many distinct characteristics:
- It is remarkable for it's long, flexible, whip-like tail, which is armed with a projecting bony spine.
- The spine is very sharp at the point, and furnished along both edges with sharp cutting teeth.
- Although most stingrays are found in tropical marine waters, one of the species is common on the East coast of North America and sometimes inflict serious wounds with their tails.
- These fish are vulnerable to extinction due to unregulated fishing.
- The flattened bodies of stingrays allow them to effectively hide or conceal themselves in their environments.
- The stingray uses it's paired pectoral fins for moving about.
- These fish come in a wide range of colors and patterns.
- They feed primarily on mollusks and crustaceans.
Stingray pups prove that slimy
can be cute by Animal Planet
