Ornate Eagle Ray
Aetomylaeus vespertilio
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–110 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
Patterned with pale rings and lines across its broad wings, the ornate eagle ray glides over muddy bays and coral reefs from the shallows down to about 110 metres. It bears live young and is rarely seen, taken too often in nets and trawls, which has left it critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Aetomylaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217427.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ornate Eagle Ray live?
- The Ornate Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus vespertilio) is typically found at 1–110 m.
- Is the Ornate Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Ornate Eagle Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ornate Eagle Ray get?
- The Ornate Eagle Ray grows to about 2.4 m.