Red Stingrayアカエイ
Hemitrygon akajeiEN— Endangered
The red stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) is a whiptail stingray found along the coasts of Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan, with a diamond-shaped disc up to about 0.66 m across, an orange-red underside, and a total length of up to 2 m. It feeds mainly on crustaceans along with small fish and worms, and its tail bears one or two venomous spines capable of causing severe, long-lasting pain. Valued as a food fish in parts of Japan, it is classified Near Threatened by the IUCN amid a long-term decline in Japanese landings.
Red Stingray (reference photo)
Species Data
Did You Know?
- The tail bears one or two venomous spines several to ten centimeters long, capable of causing intense pain that can last for weeks; barbs on the spine make it difficult to remove once lodged. Source
- Steve Irwin, known as the "Crocodile Hunter," died after being pierced by the venomous spine of a stingray in the same family. Source
- The Ainu people historically removed the venomous tail spine and used it as a weapon, fitted to spears or arrows. Source
Where to See This Species
4 facilities · 0 individuals
のとじま臨海公園水族館 (Notojimarinkai Kouen Suizokukan)Ishikawa最寄り駅は和倉温泉駅。
のとじま臨海公園水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
越前松島水族館 (Echizenmatsushima Suizokukan)FukuiOpened in 1959
越前松島水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
京都水族館 (Kyouto Suizokukan)KyotoJR「京都」駅中央口から徒歩約15分。
京都水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
長崎ペンギン水族館 (Nagasakipengin Suizokukan)NagasakiOpened in 2001
長崎ペンギン水族館のWikipedia記事に飼育種として記載 Source
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Conservation Story
Conservation Status
IUCNではENに分類されています。
Habitat
北西太平洋の沿岸の砂底・泥底。
Threats
- 沿岸開発
- 混獲
- 水質悪化
Conservation & Breeding Efforts
- 沿岸域の保全
- 水族館での生態教育
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FAQ
- Is the red stingray dangerous?
- Yes; its tail carries one or two venomous, barbed spines that can cause severe pain lasting weeks if a person is stung. Source
- What does the red stingray eat?
- It feeds mainly on crustaceans, along with small bony fish and marine worms. Source
- Is the red stingray eaten as food?
- Yes, it is valued as food in parts of Japan, particularly around Tokyo Bay, where it is eaten in autumn and winter. Source
Source: ja.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org