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.

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

• Taeniura grabata - Round stingray
• Hypanus americanus - Southern stingray
• Pastinachus sephen - Cowtail Stingray
• Himantura uarnak - Honeycomb Stingray
• Dasyatis pastinaca - Common Stingray
• Taeniurops meyeni - Round ribbontail ray

Sources

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