Deep in the ocean, are beautiful and majestic sea creatures about which many mystery facts have began to be discovered. Let's uncover a few fishy facts about them.
Stingrays
~Stringrays are flat, damond-shaped fish with at least one sharp, venomous 'string' or 'barb' under its long, skinny tail. There are around 70 species of stringrays in the world.
~Size - Stringrays may be as small as a few inches or grow up to 5 to 7 feet in length.
~Habitat - Stringrays thrive in shallow waters and warm climate and are found around the globe. Being shy creatures, they spend most of their time hiding on the ocean floor.
~Food - Stringrays are carnivorous and feast on small crabs, molluscs, snails, oysters and clams.
~Defence - Only when a stringray is scared or feels threatened, it uses its sharp string to 'poke' its enemy.
~Are stringrays poisonous to humans?
Human deaths caused by stringray venom are extremely rare, because though the venom results in excruciating pain, it is not usually fatal.
Manta Rays
~Manta rays are the largest rays with flapping triangular fins. They are graceful swimmers and can display interesting acrobatic tricks in the water.
~Size - They measure up to 29 feet in width and weigh as much as 1300 kilograms.
~Habitat - They exist in coral reefs, in temperate to tropical waters worldwide.
~Food - Similar to stringrays, they feed on crustaceans.
~Defence - They are harmless and do not have any stinging spine. Their only defence is flight.
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