Least Concern· population increasing· assessed 2026

Bluespotted ribbontail ray

Taeniura lymma

Sighting evidence at Patch Reef East, Chumbe Island Coral Park

Photo: DZIVULA GUBE · 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

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Jun 2025

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Bluespotted ribbontail ray

Evidence at this site

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