Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at Mustique Wall, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays glide along the wall face at Mustique at mid-depths of 15–25 metres, their white-spotted dorsal surfaces contrasting brilliantly against the deep blue water of the drop-off. They are regular visitors to the sandy ledges where they root for bivalves and crustaceans using their distinctive duck-bill snouts. Groups of three to five individuals are occasionally seen together during seasonal aggregations in the early months of the year.
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.