Blue-spotted stingray
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Blue-spotted stingray
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. One of the spiracles (breathing structures) is below and left of the nearer eye). The two spiracles are used to obtain oxygen from the water. This ray, also called the blue-spotted fantail or ribbontail ray, inhabits the oceans of the Indo-Pacific. It reaches lengths of around 70 centimetres, feeding in shallow sandy areas on molluscs, worms, shrimps and crabs. Photographed in the Red Sea, at Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt
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Media ID 6316697
© Hagai Nativ 2010
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of a Blue-spotted stingray, also known as Taeniura lymma. The image focuses on the head region of this unique marine creature, revealing its distinct features. The raised bumps serve as eyes, while the mouth is located underneath the flattened body. A closer look reveals one of the spiracles, used for breathing, positioned below and to the left of an eye. The Blue-spotted stingray is commonly found in the Indo-Pacific oceans and can grow up to 70 centimeters in length. It thrives in shallow sandy areas where it feeds on a variety of marine life such as molluscs, worms, shrimps, and crabs. This ray's vibrant blue spots have earned it alternative names like blue-spotted fantail or ribbontail ray. Captured at Ras Mohammed National Park in Sinai, Egypt's Red Sea region by talented photographer Ilan Rosen from Science Photo Library; this image transports us into an enchanting underwater world teeming with life and color. It offers a glimpse into the delicate balance that exists within our planet's ecosystems. With its intricate details and vivid hues contrasting against a backdrop of coral reefs and tropical waters, this photograph serves as a reminder of nature's awe-inspiring diversity. Let it inspire us to appreciate and protect our precious marine environments for future generations to come.
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