Spotted Eagle Ray

Scientific Name:

Aetobatus narinari

Species:

Eagle Rays (Myliobatidae)

Other names:

Eagle Ray,White-spotted Eagle Ray, White-spot Eagle Ray, Bonnet Ray, Spotted Bonnet Ray, Bonnet Skate, Duckbill Ray, Spotted Duckbill Ray, Ray Fish.

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Description

Also known as Eagle Ray,White-spotted Eagle Ray, White-spot Eagle Ray, Bonnet Ray, Spotted Bonnet Ray, Bonnet Skate, Duckbill Ray, Spotted Duckbill Ray and Ray Fish.

Found singly, pairs or in schools in shallow inshore waters above coral reefs and in sheltered bays.
Swims close to the surface, sometimes leaping out of the water.
They feed on bivalves, shrimps, crabs, octopus and worms.
Disc - 350cm
Depth - 1-80m
Circumglobal

These beautiful rays can be found gracefully "flying" through the water, often in small schools.

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Fishy Stats

Length: 350cm
Depth: 1-80m
Found: Circumglobal
Eats: Invertebrates
Family: Eagle Rays
Species: Myliobatidae

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