Aetobatus ocellatus [Aetobatus ocellatus]
Description
This eagle ray is a real show-stopper, with a distinctive look that can include eye-like markings that stand out as it turns. Divers often spot it gliding overhead or foraging near the bottom, where it uses its wings to maneuver and its mouth area to investigate the sand for food.
Where To See Aetobatus ocellatus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Aquila Rays
Aetobatidae
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| Genus |
Aetobatus
Aetobatus
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