Blue Spotted Fantail Ray

The blue spotted ribbontail ray is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific region, including South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, all the way to Australia, Melanesia and Polynesia. It is usually found in coral reef habitats and near sea-grass patches, in depths of maximum 30 meters.
The stingray is easily recognised by the large electric blue spots on the body with a yellowish background and the pair of blue stripes along the tail. It can grow up to 35 centimeters in length and has large protruding eyes. Its venomous spines are positioned well back on the tail and may produce a very painful sting.