Taeniura Lymma Collection

Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) searching for food over the coral reef at night, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Eye and spiracle detail of a Bluespotted / Ribbontail Stingray (Taeniura lymma) Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. May

A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray, Papua New Guinea
A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray (Taeniura lymma) peeking out from under a coral reef ledge, Papua New Guinea

Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray -Taeniura lymma-, Red Sea, Egypt

Bluespotted stingray (Taeniura lymma), front side view, Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) adult, feeding, scavenged on Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) corpse, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Blue-spotted ribbontail ray - Taeniura lymma

Egypt, Red Sea, Blue-spotted sting ray (Taeniura lymma) resting beneath a table coral

Fish market, Indonesia C015 / 1180
Fish market, Indonesia. Blue-spotted ribbontail rays (Taeniura lymma) for sale at a fish market in Makassar, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Wrasse and ray
Triggerfish and ray. Checkerboard wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus) watching a bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) digging in sandy bottom for food. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Triggerfish and ray. Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) watching a bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) digging in sandy bottom for food. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Close-up of eyes of a bluespotted stingray (Taeniura lymma), Naama Bay, off Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Blue spotted stingray (Taeniura lymma), Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, at Abu Soma Arbaa (Safaga area), Red Sea, Egypt

Blue-spotted fantail ray

Bluespotted ribbon ray (Taeniura lymma). This ray is found in the Indo-West Pacific region and feeds on molluscs, worms, shrimps, and crabs. It grows to a maximum length of around 70 centimetres

Blue-spotted ribbontail ray

bluespotted ribbontail ray
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)

Blue-spotted stingray (Taeniura lymma) head. The eyes are the raised bumps, and the mouth is on the underside of the head region of this flattened body

Eyes and spiracles of blue-spotted ray, Taeniura lymma; occurs in Indo-Asian Pacific
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Bluespotted stingray (Taeniura lymma) resting in the sand. Jackson Reef, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt
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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Pacific: Taeniura lymma, the Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray" As night falls over Triton Bay in West Papua, Indonesia, a mesmerizing sight unfolds beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean. A graceful creature known as Taeniura lymma, or the Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray, embarks on its nocturnal quest for food amidst vibrant coral reefs. With its eye-catching blue spots and elegant ribbon-like tail, this ray species captures our attention wherever it roams. From Sipadan Island to Papua New Guinea and even Egypt's Red Sea, these rays leave their mark on diverse marine ecosystems. Intriguing details emerge when we take a closer look at their eyes and spiracles. These unique features allow them to detect prey and breathe while partially buried in sandy seabeds or hidden among corals, and is through such adaptations that they have become masters of survival in their underwater realm. Interactions with other sea creatures also shape their existence. The Honeycomb Starfish scavenges upon remnants left behind by these majestic rays after feeding – an intricate dance between predator and prey within nature's grand tapestry. Whether resting beneath table corals or near vibrant reef structures teeming with life, Taeniura lymma showcases its peaceful demeanor as it coexists harmoniously with its surroundings. Even beyond natural habitats lies another facet of human interaction - fish markets in Indonesia offer glimpses into local communities' reliance on marine resources for sustenance and livelihoods. Here too can one find traces of this captivating species amongst an array of aquatic treasures. Through these snapshots from across continents, we gain insight into the enchanting world inhabited by Taeniura lymma – a testament to both nature's beauty and humanity's interconnectedness with our oceans.