Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
by Shoal Hollingsworth
Title
Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray
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Shoal Hollingsworth
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
The bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) is a species of stingray in 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.
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February 20th, 2018
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Such a marvelous capture of this striking ray Shoal!! those glowing blue spots are so amazing and fascinating. i found it quite hypnotizing. i wonder if they are used to catch pray in the ocean!! L/F
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful underwater photograph of a Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray, with great colors and perspective, Shoal! F/L
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