Ocellated eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Aetobatus ocellatus
- Common name
- Ocellated eagle ray
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Aetobatidae
- Genus
- Aetobatus
- Size
- 100–330 cm
- Depth
- 1–60 m
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
- Danger level
- Caution
- Habitats
- open-water, sand
- Behaviours
- schooling, migratory
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific
Description
Aetobatus ocellatus reaches 3.3 m across. Sister species of A. narinari in the Caribbean, recently split for its Indo-Pacific distribution. Disc-shaped blue-black body dotted with white circular spots, beak-like snout. Glides gracefully in midwater, often in small groups. Feeds on shelled invertebrates. Indo-Pacific population declining, IUCN Vulnerable. Venomous barb at tail base, respect distance.
Photo of Ocellated eagle ray
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Ocellated eagle ray?
- Ocellated eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) reaches 100–330 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Ocellated eagle ray?
- Ocellated eagle ray is found between 1–60 m deep.
- Is the Ocellated eagle ray dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Caution.
- What is the conservation status of the Ocellated eagle ray?
- IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
- Where can you find the Ocellated eagle ray?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Eastern Pacific.
Other species in the genus Aetobatus
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 278243)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2419246)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia