How big is the Round ribbontail ray?

Round ribbontail ray (Taeniurops meyeni) reaches 100–180 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Round ribbontail ray?

Round ribbontail ray is found between 1–500 m deep.

Where can you find the Round ribbontail ray?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Round ribbontail ray (Taeniurops meyeni)

Key facts

Scientific name: Taeniurops meyeni
Common name: Round ribbontail ray
Category: Fish
Family: Dasyatidae
Genus: Taeniurops
Size: 100–180 cm
Depth: 1–500 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: sand, reef
Behaviours: solitary, benthic
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific

Description

Taeniurops meyeni reaches 1.8 m wide and 3 m long including tail. Distinctive disc marbled in black, grey and white, thick tail shorter than the disc armed with a venomous barb. Iconic species of the Maldives, Red Sea, Southeast Asia. Lies on sand or under coral overhangs, down to 500 m but often seen on recreational dives. IUCN Vulnerable. Do not approach the tail.

Photo of Round ribbontail ray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Round ribbontail ray?: Round ribbontail ray (Taeniurops meyeni) reaches 100–180 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Round ribbontail ray?: Round ribbontail ray is found between 1–500 m deep.
Is the Round ribbontail ray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Round ribbontail ray?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Round ribbontail ray?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Dasyatidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 712972)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 7193839)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia