Eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at The Shelf, Gladden Spit
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays cruise the shelf edge and sandy corridors between coral heads throughout the year, using their distinctive duck-bill snouts to excavate molluscs and crustaceans from the substrate. At Gladden Spit they are frequently seen in small groups of 3-8 individuals gliding gracefully in mid-water above the drop-off, a beautiful counterpoint to the intensity of spawning season.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Eagle ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.