Mottled Eagle Ray
Aetomylaeus maculatus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–18 m
- Max size: 2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: EN
The mottled eagle ray flaps across protected sandy channels and mangrove creeks like a slow underwater bird, covering long distances as it forages. It crushes crustaceans and mollusks with flattened tooth plates and bears live young. Uncommon and often caught in inshore nets, it is now listed as endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Myliobatidae › Aetomylaeus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217428.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Eagle Ray live?
- The Mottled Eagle Ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is typically found at 1–18 m.
- Is the Mottled Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Eagle Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Mottled Eagle Ray get?
- The Mottled Eagle Ray grows to about 2 m.