Bluespotted Ribbontail Ray Canvas Print

A bluespotted ray fills this vertical photograph with yellow eyes and bright blue markings against an olive-green body. Photographed in the Red Sea by Cobi Hay Yacobi, it brings the animal’s face close enough to study individual spots and folds. The canvas is available in three portrait sizes for a guest room, study or office.

Meet the bluespotted ray

The animal is a bluespotted ribbontail ray, Taeniura lymma, a cartilaginous fish related to sharks. It lives in the Indo-West Pacific, including the Red Sea, and uses coral reefs and nearby sandy areas. Its broad, rounded pectoral disc gives it a flattened body, while the eyes sit above the surface of the head.

Large openings called spiracles lie close to the eyes; the mouth and gill openings are underneath. It feeds on prey including shrimp, crabs, mollusks and small fish. The tail carries defensive venomous spines. The Florida Museum’s species profile explains these features and distinguishes this animal from other spotted rays.

Eyes, spots and the shape of the head

One yellow eye is prominent on the right, with a dark opening just behind it. The second eye appears farther away on the left. Blue spots spread across the head and continue into the softer detail above. The crop concentrates on the animal’s upper surface, leaving the tail and much of its overall outline outside the frame.

The bluespotted ray photograph works as both a portrait and a study of repeated shapes. At a distance, the blue dots stand out against the broad greenish surface. Up close, the curved dark pupil and fine texture around the nearer eye become more noticeable. Darker areas toward the top give the lit foreground a clear presence.

Photographed in: the Red Sea

How the canvas is made

SwiftPOD, Printify’s US print provider, prints your bluespotted ray photograph to order and ships it from the USA. The matte canvas uses non-toxic latex inks and is stretched over an inner frame of sustainably sourced pine. The frame is 0.75 in (1.9 cm) deep, with the photograph continuing around the edges.

Hanging hardware is included, and the canvas arrives ready to hang. There is no decorative outer frame. The wooden support inside the canvas is already fitted; adding an outer frame is a separate styling choice if you want to coordinate it with other pictures.

Three portrait sizes and prices

• 8 × 12 in (20 × 30 cm) — $69 USD
• 20 × 30 in (51 × 76 cm) — $149 USD
• 24 × 36 in (61 × 91 cm) — $169 USD

Each size may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in). The image crop may vary slightly between sizes; the subject stays the focus. Mark out the dimensions of your bluespotted ray canvas before ordering, checking the available height as well as width. For another size, contact us.

Shipping destinations and charges

Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Shipping to other eligible countries depends on canvas size and quantity and is shown at checkout before payment. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply.

About the Photographer

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation shape his work.

Why Choose 2Dive?

The bluespotted ray print brings an original photograph from Cobi’s collection into your space. He selects his photographs from thousands of images, using underwater lighting to reveal the scene’s natural colors. Read about his diving and approach to photography on the About page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you ship, and how much does shipping cost?

We ship to the countries offered at checkout. Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.

How long do printing and delivery take?

Printing in the USA takes about 3 business days. After printing, delivery takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. These are estimates; express shipping is not available.

How can I pay?

Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider.

How should I care for the bluespotted ray print?

Hang the canvas in a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

Can I add a frame?

The canvas arrives stretched over an inner wooden frame, ready to hang, without a decorative outer frame. You can display it as it is or add an outer frame separately. Contact us to discuss framing.

Can I order the bluespotted ray print in another size?

Contact us to discuss a size that is not listed on this page. Please check the options before placing your order.

What happens after I order the bluespotted ray print?

After payment, we email your order confirmation. Your canvas is printed to order in the USA. When it ships, we email a tracking number. Keep the confirmation as your copy of the order.

Can you send the bluespotted ray print straight to someone as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address as the delivery address at checkout. We can ship the canvas directly to them in an eligible country.

How to Order the bluespotted ray print

1. Choose an available canvas size and quantity, then add the print to your basket.
2. Enter your name, email address, delivery address and phone number at checkout.
3. Review the size, quantity, delivery details, shipping charge and order total. Correct any errors before paying.
4. Complete payment using an available method. We email your order confirmation after payment; this is when the contract is formed.

Prices and Shipping

Prices start at $69. Every canvas is printed to order in the USA within about 3 business days. Delivery after printing takes about 2–5 business days to the USA, or about 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Available payment methods are shown at checkout. Payments are processed by an authorized payment provider. You’ll receive an order confirmation by email and a tracking number by email when your canvas ships. A gift can be shipped directly to the recipient’s address. Please see our Returns & Refunds policy.

A vertical print for your room

The room images place the bluespotted ray canvas in a guest room, including a medium print beside a rattan headboard. The smallest version leans against a wall on a wooden stool, and the largest hangs above a stool. Use these arrangements to compare the print’s height with the furniture beneath or beside it.

In an office or study, consider the bluespotted ray for a vertical section of wall beside a desk. The yellow and blue details offer two colors to pick up in nearby furnishings. Check that a lamp, screen or shelving will leave the eye visible from your usual seat.

Compare another Red Sea close-up

See how the bluespotted ray differs from the textured outline of the false stonefish canvas print. For more on recognizing marine animals by their shapes and features, read our marine life identification guide. Choose a size after comparing the photographs with the wall you have available.