Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Stingray, Stuffed Animal, Educational, Plush Realistic Figure, Lifelike Model, Replica, Gift, 21

Stingrays  are a group of sea  rays, which are  cartilaginous fish  related to  sharks. They are classified in the suborder  Myliobatoidei  of the order  Myliobatiformes  and consist of eight families:  Hexatrygonidae  (sixgill stingray),  Plesiobatidae  (deepwater stingray),  Urolophidae  (stingarees),  Urotrygonidae  (round rays),  Dasyatidae  (whiptail stingrays),  Potamotrygonidae  (river stingrays),  Gymnuridae  (butterfly rays) and  Myliobatidae  (eagle rays).  There are about 220 known stingray species organized into 29 genera. Stingrays are common in coastal  tropical  and  subtropical  marine waters throughout the world. Some species, such as the  thorntail stingray  (Dasyatis thetidis), are found in warmer  temperate  oceans and others, such as the  deepwater stingray  (Plesiobatis daviesi), are found in the  deep ocean. The  river stingrays  and a number of  whiptail stingrays  (such as the  Niger stingray  (Fontitrygon garouaensis)) are restricted to  fresh water. Most myliobatoids are  demersal  (inhabiting the next-to-lowest zone in the  water column), but some, such as the  pelagic stingray  and the  eagle rays, are  pelagic. Stingray species are  progressively becoming threatened  or vulnerable to  extinction, particularly as the consequence of  unregulated fishing.  As of 2013, 45 species have been listed as  vulnerable  or  endangered  by the  IUCN. The status of some other species is poorly known, leading to their being listed as  data deficient. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive the order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion. Our products have been ordered by educational groups, aquariums, zoos, and more.