Ray
Marbled ray
Taeniurops meyeni
IUCN status: Vulnerable
A large round-bodied stingray, also called the round ribbontail ray, often seen resting on sand or being cleaned. Commonly reported at Cocos around Dos Amigos and other sites. IUCN lists it as Vulnerable.
- Max size
- Disc width up to about 1.8m
- Habitat
- Sandy bottoms and reef edges near islands and seamounts
Best places to dive with Marbled ray
rareoccasionalcommonly seenpeak season
Cocos Island
| 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 |
Reported year-round on sand and reef edges, including around Dos Amigos and Pejora. No clear seasonal pattern in the sources.
SS Yongala & Townsville
| 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 |
Possible throughout the operating year; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- A Guide to the Dive Sites of Cocos Island, Aqua-Firma
- Round ribbontail ray (Taeniurops meyeni), Wikipedia
Note on the data: Locally called the marble or marbled ray; taxon here is Taeniurops meyeni, the round ribbontail ray.