The Tortonese’s stingray (*Dasyatis tortonesei*) is a demersal cartilaginous fish found primarily in the Mediterranean Sea and the eastern Atlantic Ocean, known for its broad, diamond-shaped disc and long, whiplike tail. This species is typically caught as bycatch in bottom trawl and trammel net fisheries rather than being directly targeted, but it holds some economic value in local markets for its meat. The top countries involved in the fishing and incidental capture of Tortonese’s stingray include Italy, Spain, Tunisia, and Greece, where Mediterranean fisheries operate extensively. In these countries, the fishing industry is a vital part of coastal economies, and rays such as the Tortonese’s stingray are often landed alongside other demersal species. However, due to concerns about overfishing and habitat degradation, some regions have started implementing measures to monitor and manage stingray populations more sustainably.
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Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.