pelagic stingray
| Scientific name | Pteroplatytrygon violacea |
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| Descriptor | Bonaparte |
| Year of description | 1832 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Dasyatidae |
| Genus | Pteroplatytrygon |
Introduction
Pteroplatytrygon violacea, commonly known as pelagic stingray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Average size80 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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ShapeCircular
How to recognize the pelagic stingray ?
The pelagic stingray measures between 80 and 100 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly violet body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The pelagic stingray is a fish solitary naturally found mid-depth and near surface. This species is carnivorous .
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The pelagic stingray is a fish ovovivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
What to do in the event of a sting?
in case of sting, the following rules should be followed, in this order:
- Isolate the victim from the danger and quickly remove him or her from the water
- Call for help
- Lay the victim down in a half-sitting position and avoid any effort
- Immobilize the affected limb
- Clean the wound
- The venom of this species being thermolabile, it can be neutralized if it is submitted to a temperature of about 45 °C. It is therefore possible to heat the wound. This popular technique should be practiced with great care so as not to aggravate the wound by burning it. It is advisable to immerse the affected limb in hot water.
- If the puncture is too deep, heating the wound will be less effective.
Sometimes the sting can cause discomfort or even loss of consciousness in the victim. The stings are usually very painful.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth1 - 381 m
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EnvironmentActive pelagic
Biotope presentation
The pelagic stingray is most often found at a depth between 1m and 381m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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