Where Does Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray Live?

Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow coastal waters from 1 to 30 meters (3 to 100 feet), occasionally deeper to 90 meters (300 feet).

Environment

Prefers sandy bottoms, rubble areas, seagrass beds, and coral reef flats. Often found resting partially buried in sand near reef edges or under coral overhangs during the day, becoming more active at night.

Geographic range

Widespread throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region. Its range extends from the Red Sea and East Africa, across the Indian Ocean to Southeast Asia, Australia (northern coast), and various Pacific islands including Micronesia, Melanesia, and Polynesia.

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