Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray

Superpower

Electric jelly-filled pores in its snout sense prey hidden under the sand.

At a glance

Size

typically 25 cm, up to 35 cm

Depth

1–30 m

Habitat

Sandy patches and coral rubble around reefs.

Diet

Worms, shrimp, crabs and small fish dug from the sand.

Can I eat it?

No — this one is not eaten.

Safety

• Dangerous3/10

  Only stings defensively if trodden on or cornered.

• Venomous4/10

  Two venomous spines near the tail tip; painful but rarely serious.

Fun facts

• •Its bright blue spots warn predators that it is venomous.
• •Unlike many rays, it rarely buries itself, preferring to shelter in caves.
• •It has two venomous spines near the tip of its tail.