Ocellated Eagle Ray (Aetobatus ocellatus)

Also known as Beaked Eagle Ray, Bonnet Skate, Duckbill Eagle Ray, Duckbill Ray, Eagle Ray, Flying Ray, Jumping Ray, Long-headed Eagle Ray, Pacific Eagle Ray, Sharpwing Eagle Ray, Skate, Spotted Duckbill Ray, Spotted Eagle Ray, Winter Skate, White-spotted Eagle Ray.

Description

Also known as Beaked Eagle Ray, Bonnet Skate, Duckbill Eagle Ray, Duckbill Ray, Eagle Ray, Flying Ray, Jumping Ray, Long-headed Eagle Ray, Pacific Eagle Ray, Sharpwing Eagle Ray, Skate, Spotted Duckbill Ray, Spotted Eagle Ray, Winter Skate, White-spotted Eagle Ray.

Found singly, pairs, or in fevers, swimming close to the surface, sometimes leaping out of the water, in estuaries and coastal waters.
They feed on bivalves, crustaceans, small fish, gastropods, octopus, and worms.
Length - 153cm
Depth - 1-100m
Widespread Central Pacific, Indo-West Pacific

These beautiful rays can be found gracefully "flying" through the water, often in small schools. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/12600

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