Blue Spotted Stingray
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Blue Spotted Stingray
Dasyatis kuhlii
Blue Spotted Stingrays are known for their bright blue spots! They are small and love to stay close to the ocean floor.
Habitat: Coral reefs
Appearance
The Blue Spotted Stingray has a flat, oval-shaped disc, typically yellow-brown, covered in striking bright blue spots. Its long tail bears a dark band and usually two venomous spines, making it visually distinct from most other rays.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassElasmobranchiiOrderMyliobatiformesFamilyDasyatidaeGenusNeotrygon
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Even though they live in the ocean, stingrays are closely related to sharks!
Their blue spots are like fingerprints; no two stingrays have the exact same pattern!
They breathe by sucking water through holes behind their eyes, not their mouths!
They have eyes on top of their head, but their mouth is on their underside!
Special abilities
Ability
Venomous Protector
Blue Spotted Stingray has two sharp, venomous spines on its tail that help them defend against predators.
Ability
Super Camouflage
Blue Spotted Stingray can bury itself under sand, using its flattened body to blend in perfectly with the seafloor.
Ability
Electric Sensor
Blue Spotted Stingray has special electroreceptors that help them detect tiny prey hidden under the sand.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 25-70 cm
- Weight
- 0.5-1.5 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 5 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 90 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
These small hunters use clever senses to find delicious crustaceans and worms buried in the sand.
Primary Foods
- shrimp
- crabs
- marine worms
- small bony fish
- clams
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
Larger sharks prey on stingrays.
eaten by
Grey Reef Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Sharks are a natural predator.
hunts
Tiger Prawn
Penaeus monodon
Actively searches for crustaceans.
hunts
Peanut Worm
Sipuncula nudus
Digs for worms in sand.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Blue Spotted RayKuhl's Stingray
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Blue Spotted Stingray?
25-70 cm
How much does Blue Spotted Stingray weigh?
0.5-1.5 kg
How long does Blue Spotted Stingray live?
10-15 years
What does Blue Spotted Stingray eat?
These small hunters use clever senses to find delicious crustaceans and worms buried in the sand.
How fast can Blue Spotted Stingray swim?
5 km/h
Where is Blue Spotted Stingray usually found?
Coral reefs
How does Blue Spotted Stingray hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Blue Spotted Stingray go?
90 m
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