Aetobatus narinari

Rays

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  • Spotted eagle ray
  • Gefleckter Adlerochen
  • Gevlekte adelaarsrog
  • Aigle de mer léopard
  • Chucho pintado
  • Aquila di mare

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally found in the open sea.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 80 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 300 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks -

Relationship with humans

  • The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest