Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at North Wall, Grand Cayman
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays are graceful elasmobranch residents of Grand Cayman's north shore, identifiable by their white-spotted indigo dorsal surface and distinctively flattened, duck-billed snout adapted for excavating molluscs and crustaceans from sandy substrates. They are commonly seen gliding in formation along the wall top at Grand Cayman, often in groups of three to eight individuals. Despite their elegant appearance they can reach 3 metres across and deliver a powerful barb if threatened.
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.