What does a sting ray eat?

Stingrays are carnivores that eat shrimp, clams, oysters, mussels, snails, small fish and crabs. They have strong jaws that they use to crush their prey. Stingrays spend a great deal of time on the ocean floor, partially covered by sand or mud. read more

Given the fact that there are some seventy different species of the stingray, you might expect that there would be some variation in the diets among the different species, and you would be right. read more

Stingrays exhibit a wide range of colors and patterns on their dorsal surface that to help them camouflage with the sandy bottom. Some stingrays can even change color over the course of several days to adjust to new habitats. Most stingrays feed primarily on mollusks, crustaceans, and occasionally on small fish. read more