Safety note: May deliver a mild electric shock if handled.
This ray is characterized by its distinctive blue spots on a flat, disc-shaped body and long, slender tail. A memorable fact is that it can produce a mild electric shock for defense.
Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and coral reefs.
Diet
Feeds mainly on crustaceans and small fish.
How common
Uncommon
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