Scientific Name
Aetobatus ocellatus
Other Common Name(s)
Whitespotted Eagle Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Sharpwing Eagle Ray, Spotted Duckbill Ray
Body Weight
Up to 200 kg
Body Width
Around 1.6 m
Habitat
Diet
Fun Facts
Spotted eagle rays have venomous spines on their tails, behind the dorsal fin. They are used for defence.
Spotted eagle rays are often found living around coral reefs and like foraging in lagoons.
Distribution
Threats & Conservation
Threats & Conservation
Urbanisation & Infrastructure
Overexploitation of Biological Resources
Pollution
Climate Change
Due to their schooling behaviour and slow reproductive rate, spotted eagle rays are vulnerable to fishing pressure. They get caught in various types of fishing gear, especially in coastal waters. In Southeast Asia, they are fished for their meat and cartilage.
IUCN Red List
Endangered
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