Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
Taeniura lymma
Sighting evidence at Manta Scramble, Ishigaki Island
Photo: Luis P. B. · CC BY-NC
Bluespotted ribbontail rays rest in sandy pockets between coral bommies at Manta Scramble, partially buried or sheltering beneath coral overhangs. Their vivid electric-blue spots serve as an aposematic warning of the venomous tail spines they carry, and most reef fish give them a wide berth. They emerge at night to hunt crustaceans and small fish across the sandy flats surrounding the ridge, and early-morning dives often catch individuals returning to their resting sites.
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.