Whitespotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–80 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: EN
Patterned with white spots over a dark back, this eagle ray cruises coastal waters and now and then leaps clear of the surface. It gathers in large schools and roots in the sand for clams and snails, grinding the shells with plated teeth. A venomous spine guards the base of its long tail.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Aetobatidae › Aetobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217426.
FAQ
- How deep does the Whitespotted Eagle Ray live?
- The Whitespotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) is typically found at 1–80 m.
- Is the Whitespotted Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Whitespotted Eagle Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Whitespotted Eagle Ray get?
- The Whitespotted Eagle Ray grows to about 2.3 m.