Ribbontail Stingray
Taeniura lymma
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Bright blue spots scatter across this reef stingray, which rides the rising tide into shallow sand to feed on mollusks, worms, shrimps and crabs, then shelters in caves and under ledges as the water drops. Its tail carries venomous spines, so it is best admired and not handled.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Dasyatidae › Taeniura
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217422.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ribbontail Stingray live?
- The Ribbontail Stingray (Taeniura lymma) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Ribbontail Stingray dangerous to divers?
- The Ribbontail Stingray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Ribbontail Stingray get?
- The Ribbontail Stingray grows to about 35 cm.