Spotted eagle ray

Spotted eagle ray

 

Scientific name : Aetobatus narinari

 

Family : Myliobatidae
Size : Up to 3 m span
Depth : Up to 80 m
Distribution : Tropical and subtropical areas

 

Remarkable behaviour : It swims slowly but can accelerate suddenly to escape its predators.

 

Biology : It uses its flattened head, with shark-like sensory organs, to search the sand for food. It has powerful crushing teeth.