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Dasyatis chrysonota
(Smith, 1828)
Blue stingray
Classification: Elasmobranchii Myliobatiformes Dasyatidae
Reference of the original description
Descriptions of new, or imperfectly known objects of the animal kingdom, found in the south of Africa. South African Commercial Advertiser, 3(145), 2
Descriptions of new, or imperfectly known objects of the animal kingdom, found in the south of Africa. South African Commercial Advertiser, 3(145), 2
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Amphotistius chrysonotus, Dasyatis cf. chrysonota, Dasyatis chrysonota chrysonota, Trygon chrysonota
Amphotistius chrysonotus, Dasyatis cf. chrysonota, Dasyatis chrysonota chrysonota, Trygon chrysonota
Description :
Citation: Dasyatis chrysonota (Smith, 1828): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Common names
Chucho, 
Blue stingray, Marbled stingray, South African blue stingray, Sting ray
Chucho, Blue stingray, Marbled stingray, South African blue stingray, Sting ray
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: central Angola to at least St. Lucia, Natal, South Africa, possibly extending to Mozambique. Reported from the Comoros, Reunion and Madagascar [20041].
Southeast Atlantic: central Angola to at least St. Lucia, Natal, South Africa, possibly extending to Mozambique. Reported from the Comoros, Reunion and Madagascar [20041].
Biology
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086]. Found in shallow bays, sheltered sandy beaches in summertime, moves to deeper waters during winter. Feeds on bony fishes and crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps and mantis shrimps.
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733]. Distinct pairing with embrace [17086]. Found in shallow bays, sheltered sandy beaches in summertime, moves to deeper waters during winter. Feeds on bony fishes and crustaceans such as crabs, shrimps and mantis shrimps.
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=1778;
shark-references Species-ID=1778;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Monogenea
Cestoda
Monogenea
- Dendromonocotyle citrosa Vaughan, Chisholm & Christison, 2008 [21242] [27172]
- Heterocotyle pastinacae Scott, 1904 [33260]
Cestoda
- Anthobothrium variabile (Linton, 1899) Wardle & Mcleod, 1952 [11635]
- Dollfusiella aculeata Beveridge, Neifar & Euzel, 2004 [7390]
- Onchobothrium pseudouncinatum De Beauchamp, 1905 [11635]
- Rhodobothrium pulvinatum Linton, 1889 [11635]
