Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
ok. 3,5 mAdult individual
total length
total length
między końcami płetw piersiowychMeasurement: side
- Mass
- duże osobniki ważą setki kilogramówDorosłe osobniki
Spotted eagle ray — size comparison
The spotted eagle ray has broad pectoral fins, white spots on a dark back and a very long, thin tail. A projecting snout gives its head a distinctive outline. A
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między końcami płetw piersiowychScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled
Total lengthScale in m
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approx. 3.5 m
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Spotted eagle ray — size comparison — facts and sources
The spotted eagle ray has broad pectoral fins, white spots on a dark back and a very long, thin tail. A projecting snout gives its head a distinctive outline. Aetobatus narinari inhabits warm Atlantic waters, including coastal bays, lagoons and reefs.
It searches the bottom for molluscs and crabs, crushing hard shells with its teeth. It swims by moving broad fins like wings and may form loose groups. Individually variable spot patterns help identify animals in photographs.