Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest—
Catch & Release58"Larry E. Lainey · 2010 · New Haven Breakwater
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Also called: Stingray
Identification
Small brown ray with a rounded disc, pointed snout and a venomous tail spine.
Habitat
Warm, shallow bays and estuaries; a rare visitor to Long Island Sound.
Behavior
Lies buried in sand and feeds on worms, clams and small crustaceans.
How to Catch
Usually caught on bottom baits meant for other fish. Handle with care — the tail spine can cause painful wounds.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.