Vulnerable· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Common Stingray

Dasyatis pastinaca

Sighting evidence at Laganas Bay, Zakynthos

Photo: Falk Viczian Solarboot-Projekte gGmbH · CC BY-NC

Common stingrays settle into sandy depressions within the bay, using their disc-shaped bodies to ambush small fish and crustaceans. They are typically calm and allow close observation, though divers should fin well above them to avoid disturbing their resting position or triggering a defensive response.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Sep 2024

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Common Stingray

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites