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Definition of southern stingray
southern stingray
Plural:southern stingrays
• noun
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A species of whiptail stingray found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, characterized by a diamond-shaped disc, dark dorsal surface, and a venomous spine on its tail.
Example
"While snorkeling in the clear waters of the Caribbean, we spotted a Southern stingray gliding gracefully over the sandy ocean floor."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Southern stingray. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/southern-stingray