Rays

From graceful eagle rays cruising the blue to stingrays buried in sand, rays are always a highlight. Mantas at cleaning stations are the ultimate encounter. Give resting rays on the bottom a wide berth — a startled stingray can deliver a painful barb.

Last updated April 2026

Blue-spotted rayTaeniura lymma3 photos

Near ThreatenedUp to 35 cm125mCoral reefSand

A small ray with vivid electric-blue spots on a yellow-brown disc. One of the most photogenic rays on Red Sea reefs — unmistakable coloring.

Rests under table corals and in sandy patches between coral heads — venomous tail spine, so admire without touching or cornering.

Blue-spotted ray

© Jouni Kuisma

Blue-spotted ray

© Jouni Kuisma

Blue-spotted ray

© Jouni Kuisma

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