Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus narinari
A large ray species with distinctive white spots on a dark body that can reach wingspans of up to 10 feet. Commonly found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters, often gliding gracefully through coral reefs and sandy flats.
Spotted Eagle Ray at a glance
- Scientific name
- Aetobatus narinari
- Typical size
- 3-6 feet wingspan, 20-50 lbs
- IGFA world record
- 507 lbs 7 oz
- State record
- 39 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Found over sandy bottoms, coral reefs, and seagrass beds in tropical and subtropical waters. Often spotted cruising in shallow bays and along beaches. Not typically targeted by anglers but occasionally hooked while bottom fishing.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted 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™ worksSpotted Eagle Ray questions people ask
Spotted Eagle Ray is Aetobatus narinari.
A typical spotted eagle ray runs 3-6 feet wingspan, 20-50 lbs. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 507 lbs 7 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted eagle ray you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found over sandy bottoms, coral reefs, and seagrass beds in tropical and subtropical waters. Often spotted cruising in shallow bays and along beaches. Not typically targeted by anglers but occasionally hooked while bottom fishing. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record spotted eagle ray weighed 507 lbs 7 oz. The standing state record on file is 39 lbs 8 oz.
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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