Spotted Eagle Ray [Aetobatus narinari]
Description
Spotted eagle rays are sleek, wide-winged rays that often cruise just above the seafloor or glide through open water. Divers may notice their bold, patterned wings and the way they sweep forward with slow, powerful strokes, sometimes pausing to hover as they scan for food.
Where To See Spotted Eagle Ray
Manta Sandy
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
Citrus Ridge
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
The Passage
Raja Ampat
, Indonesia
The Cathedral
Anilao
, Philippines
Twin Rocks
Anilao
, Philippines
Sepok Wall
Anilao
, Philippines
Kirby's Rock
Anilao
, Philippines
Basura
Anilao
, Philippines
Secret Bay
Anilao
, Philippines
Elephant Head Rock
Similan Islands
, Thailand
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
|
| Family |
Aquila Rays
Aetobatidae
|
| Genus |
Aetobatus
Aetobatus
|
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