Stingrays [Myliobatiformes]
Description
Myliobatiformes, widely known as stingrays, are characterized by their flat bodies and long, whip-like tails equipped with one or more venomous spines. These rays are commonly found in coastal waters, where they bury themselves in the sand to ambush prey.
Families
Eagle Rays [Myliobatidae]
View DetailsRound Rays [Urotrygonidae]
View DetailsDeepwater Stingrays [Plesiobatidae]
View DetailsGiant Stingrays [Dasyatidae]
View DetailsRiver Stingrays [Potamotrygonidae]
View DetailsWhiptail Stingrays [Himantura]
View DetailsButterfly Rays [Gymnuridae]
View DetailsTaxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Statistics
- Families 7