Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at British Loyalty Wreck, Addu Atoll
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays make regular passes over the British Loyalty wreck, particularly in the November to April season when Addu Atoll experiences optimal visibility and calmer surface conditions. Their distinctive white spots on a dark dorsal surface and long whip-like tail make them instantly recognisable as they glide in formation — occasionally in groups of 3 to 6 — over the wreck superstructure. They are frequently seen digging in the sandy patches adjacent to the wreck, using their flattened snouts to excavate molluscs and crustaceans buried in the substrate.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Spotted Eagle Ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.