Ray
Bluespotted ribbontail ray
Taeniura lymma
A small stingray with bright electric-blue spots on an olive-yellow body and blue side-stripes along the tail. It shelters under coral ledges and forages sandy patches, and is one of the most frequently seen rays on Red Sea reefs, present on most reef dives.
- Max size
- ~35cm disc width
- Habitat
- Sandy patches and reef ledges
Best places to dive with Bluespotted ribbontail ray
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Common on sandy patches and under coral ledges across the sites; a regular sight on most dives.
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Blue-spotted rays and other stingrays are commonly seen on the sandy patches at Hin Raab and the National Park reefs.
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Resident and among the most frequently seen rays on the reefs, tucked under coral ledges and foraging sandy patches on almost any dive.
| Month | Likelihood |
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| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
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Bluespotted ribbontail rays are common on sandy patches and under coral ledges across the region's reefs.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Common on sandy patches and under ledges at reef sites like White Rock; often tucked under coral by day.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Common on sandy patches and under ledges across the shallow reef sites.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.
- Taeniura lymma (Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray) — Florida Museum
- Egypt Marine Life — DIVE Magazine
Note on the data: IUCN status varies by assessment (Least Concern vs Near Threatened); used the more conservative Near Threatened. Verify on iucnredlist.org.