Blue stingray

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The Blue stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) is a species in the genus Dasyatis. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Family

Dasyatidae

Genus

Dasyatis

Species

Dasyatis pastinaca (Blue stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bantenaga

French Bastanago

German Gemeiner Stechrochen

Portuguese Manteiga

Russian Morskoj kot

Arabic Baqara Wat'wyt'a

Turkish Denizkedisi balığı

Similar Species in Dasyatis

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Blue stingray

Dasyatis chrysonota

Near Threatened

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Groovebelly Stingray

Dasyatis hypostigma

Endangered

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Marbled stingray

Dasyatis marmorata

Near Threatened

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Tortonese's stingray

Dasyatis tortonesei

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue stingray?

The scientific name of Blue stingray is Dasyatis pastinaca. It belongs to the genus Dasyatis.

Where does Blue stingray live?

Blue stingray is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Blue stingray belong to?

Blue stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) belongs to the genus Dasyatis, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.

What kingdom does Blue stingray belong to?

Blue stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue stingray?

The closest relatives of Blue stingray in the genus Dasyatis include Blue stingray, Groovebelly Stingray, Marbled stingray, Tortonese's stingray.