Aetobatus narinari

Aetobatus narinari
Spotted Eagle Ray – Aetobatus narinari
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
MyliobatidaeAetobatus narinari(Euphrasen)1790Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Unique Characters: Single series of large teeth in each jaw.

Similar Species:

Bullnose Ray
Myliobatis freminvillei

Southern Eagle Ray
Myliobatis goodei

Myliobatis freminvillei
Bullnose Ray – Myliobatis freminvillei

Bullnose Ray Myliobatis freminvillei. More than 1, normally 7 series of teeth in each jaw, teeth of the median series much larger than those in peripheral rows. Base of dorsal fin about equal to distance between exposed nostrils. Origin of dorsal fin near posterior margin of pelvic fin.

Southern Eagle Ray Myliobatis goodei. More than 1, normally 7 series of teeth in each jaw, teeth of the median series much larger than those in peripheral rows. Base of dorsal fin about 62-77% of distance between exposed nostrils. Origin of dorsal fin well posterior to posterior margin of pelvic fin.

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