Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at La Source, Grenada
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
A resident spotted eagle ray — nicknamed 'Salvador' by the operators who dive La Source regularly — reliably appears at the eastern end of the plateau, cruising the sandy interface between the reef and open water. Eagle rays at La Source are drawn by the abundant buried molluscs in the sandy areas adjacent to the reef. Their distinctive spotted pattern is unique to each individual, allowing researchers and repeat visitors to identify specific animals — Salvador has been documented at the site for at least 8 years.
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.