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Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Sighting evidence at Setouchi Whale Shark Channel, Amami Islands

Spotted Eagle Ray

Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA

Eagle rays glide through the channel in small groups, foraging for molluscs and crustaceans in the sandy shallows between reef structures. Their vivid white-spotted patterning makes them immediately recognisable against the blue water. Summer months see the largest aggregations, coinciding with the whale shark season.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

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