Ocellated Eagle Ray
Aetobatus ocellatus
A large eagle ray species distinguished by distinctive ocellated (eye-like) spots across its back and wings. These rays can grow quite large and are found in Indo-Pacific waters.
Ocellated Eagle Ray at a glance
- Scientific name
- Aetobatus ocellatus
- Typical size
- 3-6 feet wingspan, 50-150 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Inhabits coastal waters, coral reefs, and sandy flats in the Indo-Pacific region including areas around Australia and Southeast Asia. Generally not targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species in shallow coastal areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a ocellated eagle ray through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksOcellated Eagle Ray questions people ask
Ocellated Eagle Ray is Aetobatus ocellatus.
A typical ocellated eagle ray runs 3-6 feet wingspan, 50-150 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every ocellated eagle ray you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits coastal waters, coral reefs, and sandy flats in the Indo-Pacific region including areas around Australia and Southeast Asia. Generally not targeted by anglers but occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other species in shallow coastal areas. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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