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!