Ocellated Eagle Ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: EN
Marked with pale spots across a dark back, this eagle ray glides over coastal flats and through estuaries, its wings spanning more than three metres. It roots in the bottom for clams, snails and other hard shelled prey, crushing them with flat plated teeth.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Aetobatidae › Aetobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278243.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellated Eagle Ray live?
- The Ocellated Eagle Ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Ocellated Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellated Eagle Ray can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Ocellated Eagle Ray get?
- The Ocellated Eagle Ray grows to about 3 m.