Dasyatis marmorata

Size range: Max TL 60 cm

Common size: 30 cm (Disc width)

Habitat:

• Soft: Sandy bottoms, usually close to rocks.

Water column position:

• Benthic

Colors & patterns:

• Blue blotches on dorsal side.

Behavior:

1. Transient. Displays seasonality.
2. Diurnal.
3. Shy. Swims away quickly.
4. Females during gestation are burrowed into the sand and hardly move.

Schooling characteristics: Small aggregations during mating season (Spring).

Native/Exotic: Native.

EM notes: Difficult to distinguish between D. chrysonota, D. pastinaca and D. marmorata.