i heard stingrays can get up to 30 feet, is this true? if not, how big can they really get?
2006-10-19 12:20:16 · 9 answers · asked by kkkkkkkkkkevin 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Hi! Stingrays are great!! Even Steve Irwin thought so..
There are about 200 different species of rays.. but they all fall into
2 General types of Rays..
the "benthic" (or bottom) stingrays and the "pelagic" (or swimming) stingrays.
It would have been a benthic type of ray that most likely Got Steve Irwin.
Benthic rays, such as the Atlantic stingray are often found buried in the sand. They usually have a rounded or "diamond-shaped" body and their stings, when present, are located near the middle or lower third of their "tail." As mostly bottom feeders, these rays generally feed on worms, clams, shrimp, crabs, snails and occasionally fish. Pelagic rays, like the spotted eagle ray and manta ray above, are more active swimmers that have a "bat-like" shape. Pelagic stingrays have stings that are located close to the body, just behind their pelvic fins. Like bottom rays, most pelagic rays also feed largely on bottom-dwelling organisms. However, the devil rays are mainly plankton feeders and use paddle-like cephalic or "head" lobes to direct plankton-rich water into their mouths.
Recently in teh news an Eagle ray jumped into a mans boat in Florida and barbed him in the chest.. he survived but was gravely injured as it had entered his heart.
Yes the buggers can jump out of the water.
Did you also know that not all Stingrays have barbs or can " sting" some are defensless.
To answer your question.. Manta rays are the largest of the rays
The giant black and white ray can have a wingspan of OVER 6 meters.. but heres the kicker this huge ray has no sting.. it has the tail but no ability to sting.
They are very docile, and amazing to watch , let alone swim with!
For the most part with a rare exceptions..even the rays who can sting WONT attack unless cornered or threatened.. they would rahter leave than fight.. it takes quite a while to replace a lost barb.
If you are ever stung immersing the sting or pouring super hot water on it will render the venom useless.... it cant tolerate the heat.
Hope this helps!
Wismom
2006-10-19 12:47:16 · answer #1 · answered by Wismom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The biggest Stingray recorded wasthe Bat Stingray, 4ft wide, 9inches thick, and 181pounds.
But the biggest ray is the Manta Ray, which is closely related to the shark, largest reported was, 29.5ft wide, and wieghed about 3,000pounds.
2006-10-19 12:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
round stingrays can grow up to 50-60cm
freshwater stingray can grow up to 1m
blue-spotted stingray can grow up to 2m
marbled electric ray can grow up to 60cm
manta ray can grow up to 4-7m
yours sincerely
Sammy06
2006-10-19 12:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by sammy06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stingrays don't get that big, Manta Rays do. They can be 25ft wide.
2006-10-19 12:24:49 · answer #4 · answered by cobratang 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The largest ray is the Manta Ray, 22' across and 6,600 pounds.
2006-10-19 12:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't think its sting rays, but manta rays, they get up to 30 ft wide. they do not have the poisonous barbs that normal sting rays have. manta rays are the biggest rays in the ocean.
2006-10-19 12:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by vbeaver31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-19 12:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by cutie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so, but i know they get big enough to kill steve irwin!!!
waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! *cry* *cry* *sob*...
2006-10-19 12:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by phobic_42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your right!!!
ok!!!
2006-10-19 12:27:55 · answer #9 · answered by Ericka R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋