Dasyatis americana

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires large tanks
kept in public aquariums
gptkbp:behavior benthic
gptkbp:body_shape flattened disc-shaped body
gptkbp:breeding_behavior mating rituals observed
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:color camouflaged against the seabed
gptkbp:color_scheme dark spots or blotches
gptkbp:coloration gray to brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Southern_stingray
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:IUCN_Red_List
gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet benthic invertebrates
gptkbp:ecological_role predator of invertebrates
gptkbp:eye_color dorsal position
gptkbp:family gptkb:Dasyatidae
gptkbp:fins absent
pectoral fins
gptkbp:fish_species studied for farming potential
gptkbp:fishing_impact bycatch in fisheries
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some regions
caught using nets or lines
gptkbp:fossil_record ancient relatives known
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Western Atlantic Ocean
gptkbp:gills five pairs of gills
gptkbp:habitat coastal waters
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy or muddy bottoms
gptkbp:habitat_range from Florida to Brazil
gptkbp:has_pet about 25 cm at birth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Dasyatis americana
gptkbp:human_interaction encountered by divers
gptkbp:length 2.4 meters
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:migration seasonal movements
seasonal migrations observed
gptkbp:order gptkb:Myliobatiformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:sharks
gptkbp:public_awareness educational programs about stingrays
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Dasyatis_sabina
Dasyatis pastinaca
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:senses electroreception
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:speed gliding motion
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships cleaner fish
gptkbp:tail_length long and whip-like
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:venomous spines on tail
gptkbp:ventral_side lighter in color
gptkbp:young called pups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:D._limbatus
gptkb:Dasyatidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6