Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray (Taeniura lymma)

The Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) is a species of stingrayin the family Dasyatidae. Found from the intertidal zone to a depth of 30 m (100 ft), this species is common throughout the tropical Indian and western Pacific Oceans in nearshore, coral reef–associated habitats. It is a fairly small ray, not exceeding 35 cm (14 in) in width, with a mostly smooth, oval pectoral fin disc, large protruding eyes, and a relatively short and thick tail with a deep fin fold underneath. It can be easily identified by its striking color pattern of many electric blue spots on a yellowish background, with a pair of blue stripes on the tail.

Hiding under rocks are the stingrays! The Bluespotted Ribbontail Rays have a yellow green to yellow brown colored body with a prominent set of eyes that protrude above the body. The eyes are a bright yellow color and they have the ability to change the size of their pupils. The body is covered in bright blue spots of varying sizes and each stingray has its own pattern of spots. The tail extends back from the main body and has a prominent blue stripe down either side. Towards the end of the tail are two spikes with venom.

At night, small groups of bluespotted ribbontail rays follow the rising tide onto sandy flats to root for small benthic invertebrates and bony fishes in the sediment. When the tide recedes, the rays separate and withdraw to shelters on the reef. Reproduction is Ovoviviparity. With the females giving birth to litters of up to seven young. This ray is capable of injuring humans with its venomous tail spines, though it prefers to flee if threatened. Because of its beauty and size, the bluespotted ribbontail ray is popular with private aquarists.

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