Spotted eagle ray - Wikipedia
The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) is a cartilaginous fish of the eagle ray family, Aetobatidae. As traditionally recognized, it is found globally in tropical regions, including the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Spotted Eagle Ray - Oceana
Spotted eagle rays, like all eagle rays, are active swimmers and do not lie motionless on the seafloor, like the closely related whiptail stingrays (e.g., southern stingray). They are foraging predators and are known to eat a variety of invertebrate and fish prey.
Aetobatus narinari – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2023年12月28日 · As one of the most beautiful rays, the spotted eagle ray has a dramatic spotted pattern across the dorsal side of the body. The small white, bluish-white, greenish, pearly, or yellow spots are distinct against the black, dark gray, or brown body color.
Spotted Eagle Ray - American Oceans
The spotted eagle ray is a large and distinctive species of eagle ray found in warm waters around the world. These gentle creatures are known for their flattened body, long wings, and distinctive spotted pattern.
Spotted Eagle Ray | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Non-aggressive species of little danger to humans except for their defensive venomous barb located near the base of the tail. Frequently form large schools during the non-breeding season. Feeds mainly on bivalves but also eats shrimp, crabs, octopus, worms, whelks, and small fishes. Internal fertilization.
Spotted Eagle Ray - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
spotted eagle ray. bonnetray. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Aetobatus. Species. Aetobatus narinari. Identification Numbers. TSN: 160978. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Spotted Eagle Ray Facts - ThoughtCo
2019年3月25日 · The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) is a cartilaginous fish belonging to the eagle ray family of stingrays. Its common name comes from its distinctive spots, fins that flap like wings, and protruding snout that resembles an eagle's beak or duck's bill.
Eagle Rays: Spotted Eagle Ray | FWC - Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
SPOTTED EAGLE RAY Aetobatus narinari Identification Broad angular disc, twice as wide as long, strongly concave posterior with angular tips. Dark brown to black with series of lighter spots/circles on the dorsal surface, whitish below. Large fleshy subrostral lobe. Dorsal fin near base of whip-like tail followed posterior by a venomous spine(s).
Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari) - ANGARI Foundation
2024年11月1日 · The spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) is a species of ray that is decorated with white spots and marks across their dorsal side. They are very identifiable by their unique snout that is perfectly adapted to help with locating and digging up prey.
Spotted Eagle Rays ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Spotted eagle rays, Aetobatus narinari (Euphrasen, 1790), aka white-spotted eagle ray, bonnetray, and maylan, grow to at least 3.5 m disc width and 9 m total length and have a recorded maximum weight of 230 kg.