Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at General Stores, Kauai
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays glide through the sandy channels between basalt blocks at General Stores, using their elongated snouts to excavate molluscs and crustaceans from the substrate. They are commonly seen as solitary individuals but occasionally aggregate in small groups off Kauai's east shore, particularly in the warmer summer months when water temperatures peak. Their distinctive white-spotted dark dorsum makes them immediately recognisable from above, and their wingspan can exceed 2.5 metres in large adults.
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.