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Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Sighting evidence at Caja de Muertos, Puerto Rico

Spotted Eagle Ray

Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA

Spotted eagle rays patrol the sandy channels and reef passes around Caja de Muertos in groups of 2–6, their polka-dotted backs making them instantly recognisable as they glide effortlessly across the bottom. They dig into the sand with their flat snouts searching for buried molluscs and crustaceans.

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.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites