Blue-spotted Stingray
Taeniura lymma
A small reef ray with a rounded disc and vivid blue spots.
Blue-spotted Stingray
Classic Blue-spotted StingrayTaeniura lymma A rounded sandy reef ray with vivid blue spots, raised eyes and a slender blue-striped tail.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Species field notes
Reported length
70 cmWater type
SaltwaterScientific name
Taeniura lymmaReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea.
Habitat
Shallow coral reefs and neighbouring sandy areas.
Diet in nature
Molluscs, worms, shrimp, crabs and small fishes.
Natural appearance
A sandy or olive disc with blue spots and blue tail stripes.
Did you know?
Its mouth and gill openings are on its underside.
Sources & species notes
- Florida Museum · Bluespotted Ribbontail Rayhttps://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-fish/species-profiles/bluespotted-ribbontail-ray/
