Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Species Profiles: Rays

Learn about several common species of rays found in Florida waters.

Stingray Stings

Most stingray injuries require immediate medical attention. For more information contact the National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.

Electric Rays: Lesser Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii

Guitarfishes: Atlantic Guitarfish

Rhinobatos lentiginosus

Stingrays: Smooth Butterfly Ray

Gymnura micrura

Stingrays: Yellow Stingray

Urobatis jamaicensis

FWC Facts:
A shrimp escapes predators by quickly pulling its abdomen in toward its carapace (body). This motion shoots it through the water backward.

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