Eagle ray
Myliobatis aquila
Sighting evidence at Puerto del Carmen Bream Reef
The common eagle ray sweeps through Puerto del Carmen's bream reef during spring and autumn, drawn by the same upwelling pulses that concentrate baitfish. Unlike stingrays it is pelagic in habit, cruising at mid-water with wingbeats rather than resting on the seabed. Schools of up to 20 individuals have been recorded in April and October, looping back and forth across the reef edge in coordinated feeding circuits.
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.