| Distribution |
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Chiefly marine; also in brackish and freshwater. Side of head continuous with the anterior margin of pectoral fin. Respire by drawing water through a small hole behind the eye and expelling it through gill slits on the underside of the disc. Dorsal fin totally absent or indistinct, when present. Disc about 1.2 times as broad as long. No caudal fin. Tail long and whip-like. Most species with at least 1 long venomous spine on tail, which can cause excruciating pain to humans. Largest species to about 4 m length or width. Live-bearing (ovoviviparous) with fully developed young. (=Trygonidae). |
Diamond Sting Ray 