Marine Life

What Divers Should Know About Blue Spotted Stingrays

Learn all about the Blue Spotted Stingrays, including dynamic specs, encounter highlights, habitats, and the best dive sites to find them.

Blue Spotted Stingrays
Scientific Name

Neotrygon kuhlii

Size

35–65 cm

Depth

5–60 m

Habitat

sandy bottom, coral reef, seagrass meadow

Conservation

Least concern (LC)

Danger Level

Caution

About the Blue Spotted Stingrays

"Blue-spotted stingrays" is a common term referring to several species, predominantly within the genera Neotrygon (maskrays) and Taeniura (ribbontail rays). These include various specific species such as the Australian bluespotted maskray and the bluespotted ribbontail ray.

Where You Can See Blue Spotted Stingrays

This map highlights the main regions where divers may encounter Blue Spotted Stingrays or where the species is commonly associated with suitable marine habitats. Actual sightings depend on local dive sites, season, visibility, depth, and natural behaviour.

Asia Pacific
Mediterranean

Dive Sites with Blue Spotted Stingrays

Discover 12 of 68 breathtaking locations where you can encounter this species.

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