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Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

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Illustration of Spotted Eagle Ray (Aetobatus narinari)
Safety note: Harmless if left alone, but the tail carries venomous spines. Observe from a distance.

A strikingly beautiful ray patterned with white spots and rings over a dark back. A strong swimmer that sometimes leaps clear of the water, it uses a duck-like snout to dig clams and crabs from the sand.

Habitat
Warm coastal waters, bays, and reefs, often over sandy bottoms.
Diet
Clams, oysters, crustaceans, and small fish.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Spotted Eagle Ray

The best time to see a Spotted Eagle Ray is January–July, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 532 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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