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Bluespotted ribbontail ray
Taeniura lymma
Small reef stingray with electric-blue spots and a blue-striped tail.
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Quick facts
The Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) is a marine species divers can encounter. Typical size: 25–30 cm. Usually seen at 2–20 m depth. Where to see it: Malapascua, Ras Mohammed (Red Sea), Great Barrier Reef and Komodo.
Summarised from DIVE-SEEK's recorded catalogue data; omitted values are not yet recorded.
Taxonomic rank
species
Typical size
25–30 cm (disc_width)
Maximum size
35 cm
Typical depth
2–20 m
Maximum depth
30 m
Conservation status
Research in progress
Photography difficulty
3 /5
Activity pattern
Diurnal and crepuscular feeding.
Description
Catalogue correction: the earlier entry conflated this species with the blue-spotted stingray Neotrygon kuhlii, which is a different animal and is not included. Accepted name confirmed via WoRMS (AphiaID 217422). Conservation status not populated pending a verified Red List reading.
Habitat
Shallow coral reef, rubble and sand of the Indo-Pacific.
Behaviour
Shelters under coral heads and ledges, moving onto sand to feed with the tide.
Diet
Worms, shrimp, crabs and small fish.
Social behaviour
Solitary or a few individuals sharing a ledge.
Photography notes
Bright blue spots blow out easily. Reduce strobe power and shoot at eye level, not from above.
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Where to see it
Destinations
Encounter records link species to destinations only when a verified source supports them.
Malapascua
Philippines
Encounter likelihood: common
Ras Mohammed (Red Sea)
Egypt
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Komodo
Indonesia
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
Sipadan
Malaysia
Encounter likelihood: Research in progress
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