Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Sighting evidence at Kelleston Drain, Tobago
Photo: michel candel · CC BY-NC-SA
Spotted eagle rays cruise the mid-water column above Kelleston Drain's reef slope, their white-spotted backs and wingspan of up to 3 metres making them one of the most visually striking residents. They feed on buried molluscs and crustaceans, excavating craters in the sand with their distinctive duck-billed snout. Though wide-ranging across the tropical Atlantic, populations are listed as vulnerable due to bycatch and targeted fishing pressure.
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.