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Diamond Stingray

Hypanus dipterurus

Classification

The diamond stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It is found in the coastal waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean from southern California to northern Chile, and around the Galápagos and Hawaiian Islands. This bottom-dweller generally inhabits sandy or muddy flats near rocky reefs and kelp forests, to a depth of 30 m (98 ft), though off Hawaii it may range considerably deeper.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 28