How big is the Blue-Spotted Stingray?

Blue-Spotted Stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) reaches 35–65 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Blue-Spotted Stingray?

Blue-Spotted Stingray is found between 5–60 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Blue-Spotted Stingray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Blue-Spotted Stingray?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Mediterranean.

Blue-Spotted Stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii)

Key facts

Scientific name: Neotrygon kuhlii
Common name: Blue-Spotted Stingray
Category: Fish
Family: Dasyatidae
Genus: Neotrygon
Size: 35–65 cm
Depth: 5–60 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: sandy-bottom, coral-reef, seagrass-meadow
Behaviours: benthic, solitary
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Mediterranean

Description

Small spectacular ray (35-65 cm) olive-grey with bright blue-turquoise spots in network. Regular flattened disc. Shallow coastal habitat (5-60 m) Indo-Pacific. Forages sand for benthics. Conservation: least concern. Diving: highly photographed, docile, essential Indo-Pacific.

Photo of Blue-Spotted Stingray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Blue-Spotted Stingray?: Blue-Spotted Stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) reaches 35–65 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Blue-Spotted Stingray?: Blue-Spotted Stingray is found between 5–60 m deep.
Is the Blue-Spotted Stingray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-Spotted Stingray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Blue-Spotted Stingray?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Dasyatidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 398330)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2419592)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia