Mottled eagle ray explained

The mottled eagle ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species of fish in the family Myliobatidae.

Description

The mottled eagle ray can grow up to 78 cm in disc width. Little is known about this species, but based on similar species it is expected to produce an average of 4 offspring per year. It has an exceptionally long spineless tail which is over six times longer than the body[1]

Range

It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, and estuarine waters.

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Notes and References

  1. Myers, R.F., 1999. Micronesian reef fishes: a comprehensive guide to the coral reef fishes of Micronesia, 3rd revised and expanded edition. Coral Graphics, Barrigada, Guam. 330