Bluespot Stingray (Taeniura lymma)

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Bluespot Stingray

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Bluespot Stingray

Taeniura lymma

757 Litres (200 US G.)

33-35.6cm (13-14 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

8-12 years

Family

Dasyatidae





Additional names

Bluespot Stingray, Blue Dot Stingray, Bluespotted Ribbontail Stingray, Blue-Spotted Stingray


Origin

Widespread from Queensland, Australia to the Red Sea.

Sexing

Not sexually dimorphic. Close examination required.

Tank compatibility

Mixes well as it is peaceful.

Diet

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

A wide tank is ideal to give it a lot of swimming space.

Behaviour

Identification

A yellow ray with bright blue spots throughout, with blue stripes running down the tail.

Pictures

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