Myliobatis aquila

Rays

Common eagle ray
Gewöhnlicher Adlerrochen
Aigle commun
Aguila marina
Aquila di mare

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

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 1 and 300 Meters.
Rare 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 : 180 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : - Mollusks - Fishes

Relationship with humans

The spines of the animal can be very dangerous
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!