The yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) is a species of stingray in the family Urotrygonidae, found in the tropical western Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Trinidad. This bottom-dwelling species inhabits sandy, muddy, or seagrass bottoms in shallow inshore waters, commonly near coral reefs. Reaching no more than 36 cm (14 in) across, the yellow stingray has a round pectoral fin disc and a short tail with a well-developed caudal fin. It has a highly variable but distinctive dorsal color pattern consisting of either light-on-dark or dark-on-light reticulations forming spots and blotches, and can rapidly change the tonality of this coloration to improve its camouflage. Relatively sedentary during the day, the yellow stingray feeds on small invertebrates and bony fishes. When hunting it may undulate its disc to uncover buried prey, or lift the front of its disc to form a "cave" attractive to shelter-seeking organisms. This species is aplacental viviparous, meaning that the developing embryos are sustained initially by yolk and later by histotroph ("uterine milk"). Females bear two litters of up to seven young per year in seagrass, following a gestation period of 5–6 months. Though innocuous towards humans, the yellow stingray can inflict a painful injury with its venomous tail spine. This species is taken as bycatch by commercial fisheries and collected for the aquarium trade; it may also be negatively affected by habitat degradation. Nevertheless, it remains common and widespread, which has led the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to list it under Least Concern.

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Jean-Pierre Dick nous fait partager une séance de matossage à bord de son 60 pieds Virbac-Paprec 3 lors du Vendée Globe 2012 - 2013.

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EN The first edition of the CATANA LEAGUE brought together fans and devotees of CATANA CATAMARANS on 3rd and 4th May. ⛵️The love of sailing was celebrated at this event with a technical presentation of the CATANA Ocean Class, sailing sessions, a regatta and sailing manoeuvres aboard three CATANA Ocean Class yachts. Get to know the CATANA CATAMARANS brand: www.youtube.com/@catanacatamarans Discover the CATANA OCEAN CLASS: catana.com Follow our news: instagram.com/catana_catamarans Explore the world of BALI: facebook.com/CatanaCatamarans Do you fancy being part of the next CATANA LEAGUE adventure? Get in touch and book your place aboard the next OCEAN CLASS FR La première édition de la CATANA LEAGUE a rassemblé des passionnés et des amateurs de CATANA CATAMARANS les 3 et 4 mai. ⛵️L'amour de la voile a été célébrée lors de cet événement avec une présentation technique du CATANA Océan Class, des sessions de navigation, une régate et des manoeuvres à bord de trois CATANA Ocean Class. S'imprégner de la marque CATANA CATAMARANS : www.youtube.com/@catanacatamarans Découvrir le CATANA OCEAN CLASS : catana.com Suivre nos actualités : instagram.com/catana_catamarans Explorer le monde CATANA : facebook.com/CatanaCatamarans Envie de faire partie de la prochaine aventure CATANA LEAGUE ? Contactez nous et reservez votre place à bord du prochain OCEAN CLASS.

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