Cowtail Stingrays [Pastinachus]

Description

Pastinachus is a genus of stingrays characterized by their unique tail shape, which resembles the tail of a cow and bears a single venomous spine. These stingrays are found in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting coastal waters, coral reefs, and muddy or sandy flats. Cowtail stingrays are known for their ability to bury themselves in sand as camouflage from predators and as a strategy to ambush prey. Their diet consists of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Species

Cowtail Stingray [Pastinachus sephen]

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Australian Cowtail Stingray [Pastinachus ater]

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Ocellated Freshwater Stingray [Pastinachus solocirostris]

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Taxonomy