Fossil Stingray Barb
Dasyatidae
A slender, serrated spine with backward-pointing barbs, once the tail defence of a ray.
- Typical size
- 1–5 in
- How often it turns up
- Uncommon
- Collecting
- Check local rules
- Handling
- Sharp edges
Beach-found teeth above the waterline are generally fine to keep. Digging in rivers, on state land, or on submerged bottoms needs a Florida fossil permit.
How to tell it apart
- Flattened spine with backward-facing barbs on both edges
- Tapering point
- Dark brown to black
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