Author: (Garman, 1880)
FBname: Whiptail stingray
Remark: This species is synonym of <i>Dasyatis dipterura</i> Jordan & Gilbert, 1880.  See nomenclatural details in Eschmeyer (CofF ver. Oct. 2012: Ref. 92135).  The species page will be removed.
Comments: Found in bays, in sea grass beds, kelp beds, and near reefs on sand and mud bottoms (Ref. 12951).  Digs in the sand to feed (Ref. 5227).  Feeds on small fishes, crabs, clams, and other benthic invertebrates (Ref. 37955).  Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).  Venomous spine on tail.