Bluespotted ribbontail ray
Taeniura lymma
Sighting evidence at Patch Reef East, Chumbe Island Coral Park
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Bluespotted ribbontail rays rest under coral ledges and in sandy depressions at the base of bommies during the day, making them reliable finds for divers exploring the reef's recesses. They feed nocturnally on molluscs and crustaceans buried in sand, using electroreceptors to detect buried prey. Their electric blue spots serve as aposematic warning colouration, advertising the venomous tail spine to potential predators.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Bluespotted ribbontail ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.