Common Eagle Ray
Myliobatis aquila
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–300 m
- Max size: 1.8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
This eagle ray flaps over shallow lagoons, bays and estuaries on broad wings and digs benthic crabs, mollusks and fish from the bottom with its plated jaws. It often travels in groups, bears three to seven live pups after a gestation of six to eight months, and has declined sharply under fishing pressure.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Myliobatis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105860.
FAQ
- How deep does the Common Eagle Ray live?
- The Common Eagle Ray (Myliobatis aquila) is typically found at 1–300 m.
- Is the Common Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Common Eagle Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Common Eagle Ray get?
- The Common Eagle Ray grows to about 1.8 m.