Order
Common name: Stingrays
Scientific name: Myliobatiformes
Myliobatiformes is an order of rays, cartilaginous fish that are relatives of sharks. Members of this order are characterized by their flattened bodies and long, whip-like tails, often equipped with venomous spines for defense. This group includes various families such as Myliobatidae (eagle rays), Dasyatidae (stingrays), and Mobulidae (manta rays). In the aquarium trade, smaller species like the blue spotted stingray are popular but require large tanks with sandy bottoms to mimic their natural habitat. They are fascinating to observe but their care demands expertise and a commitment to maintaining high water quality and appropriate feeding regimes.
- Common name: stingareeScientific name: Dasyatis americana
- Common name: Bluespotted stingrayScientific name: Neotrygon kuhlii
- Common name: Bluespotted Ribbontail RayScientific name: Taeniura lymma
- Common name: Blotched fantail rayScientific name: Taeniurops meyeni
- Common name: Yellow stingrayScientific name: Urobatis jamaicensis
- Common name: Mottled StingrayScientific name: Urogymnus asperrimus