Pacific Eagle Ray
Aetobatus laticeps
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This eagle ray flaps over coastal flats and through estuaries on broad, pointed wings, alone or in large schools. It digs in the sand for clams and other shellfish, crushing them with flat grinding teeth, and can leap clear of the water in a burst.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Myliobatiformes › Aetobatidae › Aetobatus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 712980.
FAQ
- Is the Pacific Eagle Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Eagle Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Eagle Ray get?
- The Pacific Eagle Ray grows to about 2.3 m.