Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at The Cathedral, Osprey Reef
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays patrol the Cathedral's pinnacles in small groups, their distinctive spotted dorsals and long whip-like tails trailing gracefully as they glide between spires. These animals feed on hard-shelled invertebrates buried in the sandy lagoon floor, using their distinctive flattened snouts to excavate prey items. Groups of three to five individuals are common at the Cathedral, and their willingness to circle repeatedly within the dive site makes them among the most reliably observed rays in the Coral Sea.
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.