Spotted Eagle Ray [Aetobatus narinari]
Description
The Spotted Eagle Ray is a cartilaginous fish of the eagle ray family. It is characterized by its dark dorsal surface covered in white spots or rings. This ray can be found globally in tropical regions, including the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Known for its acrobatic behavior, it has a unique ability to leap out of the water when threatened.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Eagle Rays
Myliobatidae
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| Genus |
Eagle Rays
Aetomylaeus
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