Dasyatidae
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Taeniura lymma, Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray Scott W. Michael
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Bottom-dwelling elasmobranchs (fishes with cartilaginous skeletons), the Whiptail Rays require large aquariums with plenty of open substrate and expert care and feeding. They are viviparous, producing relatively few live-born young over a lifetime.
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Taxonomic rank: Family
Superfamily: Dasyatoidea
Common name: Whiptail Stingrays
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 0 | 0 |
| Genera | 6 | 1 |
| Species | 68 | 1 |
Captive care: Not recommended for most home aquarists. These animals have poor survival rates in captivity.
Feeding: Carnivores.
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Reference: 101 Best Saltwater Fishes
Facts about DasyatidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Marine Fishes +, Freshwater Fishes +, and Brackishwater Fishes + |
| Common name | Whiptail Stingrays + |
| Family | Dasyatoidea + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | Circumtropical + |
| Reference | 101 Best Saltwater Fishes + |