Fin's Fish Guide
The Ble-spotted stingaree (Neotrygon kuhlii) is a saltwater fish of the family Dasyatidae that grows up to 70 cm.
Description
The blue-spotted stingray is a stingray (Dasyatidae) from the southwestern Pacific. The species has a flattened, diamond-shaped body with a green-brown upper side studded with conspicuous, bright-blue spots. It is a solitary species of sandy bottoms near rocky or coral reefs; usually in deeper water, but at high tide it moves onto the shallow reef flats to forage. It feeds on crustaceans, worms and small fishes. The tail bears venomous spines that can give a deep, very painful stab wound; treat a sting with hot water and seek medical help.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ble-spotted stingaree?
The Ble-spotted stingaree has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Bright blue blotches on a diamond-shaped body; venomous tail spines.
Where does the Ble-spotted stingaree live?
The Ble-spotted stingaree lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Southwest Pacific; sandy bottoms near rocky and coral reefs.
How big does the Ble-spotted stingaree get?
The Ble-spotted stingaree grows to a maximum of about 70 cm.
Is the Ble-spotted stingaree dangerous to humans?
The Ble-spotted stingaree is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. The tail bears one or more serrated, venomous spines that can cause a deep, very painful stab wound. Immerse the wound in water as hot as can be tolerated and seek medical help; do not remove a deeply embedded spine yourself.
Is the Ble-spotted stingaree edible?
The Ble-spotted stingaree is rarely eaten.
More photos
Want the complete picture on the Ble-spotted stingaree?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Ble-spotted stingaree is one of 12,519 species in the app.
All data
Identification
Appearance
Habitat & distribution
Behaviour & biology
For anglers
Safety
Status & sources
Same genus Neotrygon
More from the family Dasyatidae
Want the complete picture on the Ble-spotted stingaree?
Point your camera at the fish and Fin names the species in seconds. Free, and the Ble-spotted stingaree is one of 12,519 species in the app.