List of Ray Species
The Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca) is a large, flat-bodied marine creature commonly found in coastal waters. It has a diamond-shaped body with a smooth, grey or brown top surface, often with lighter undersides.
Common Stingree (Trygonoptera testacea) also known as Banded pipefish is a species of pipefish found in tropical and sub-tropical oceans around the world. The Pipefish is carnivorous and feeds on small crustaceans, molluscs, and zooplankton. They use their snout to feed on prey in crevices in rocks and coral.
The Cowtail Stingray is found in the Indo-Pacific region. They are typically found in shallow coastal waters and generally inhabit sandy or muddy seabeds in bays, lagoons, and estuaries.
The Reef Manta Ray (Mobula Alfredi) is the second largest type of Ray in the ocean, only smaller to the Atlantic (Giant) Manta Ray. Their wing span can span between 3-3.5 meters, however in some cases can grow beyond 4 meters.
The Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray, also known as Bluespotted Lagoon Ray is a species of Ray found in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Spotted Eagle Ray is one of the largest of the Eagle Ray family, only smaller than Manta rays. They are generally found gliding among sandy and deep coral habitats when snorkeling.
The Porcupine ray is named from the small barbs that cover its upper body and down its tail. It is a relatively rare species of ray found in the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Indo-Pacific. Find out more below.
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