This smaller ray (12 to 14 inches across) has an oval pectoral disc that is usually yellow to brown to olive-green and scattered with blue spots on top, and white underneath. It looks a lot like the bluespotted stingray, but this ray is much rounder and has a noticeably thicker tail. It has two venomous spines on its tail, but it tends to be shy to humans and will only use these as defense if threatened or stepped on. They prefer hunting crustaceans and small fish in reefs, and will follow the high tide into shallower, sandy areas.