description Mottled Eagle Ray Overview
The mottled eagle ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species of cartilaginous fish in the family Myliobatidae found throughout the coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. It is recognized by its distinctive mottled and spotted dorsal patterning, which provides camouflage against the ocean floor. This species faces significant population pressures from fishing and bycatch, leading to its classification as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. As an eagle ray, it possesses a wide disc and a long tail, adapted for swimming through open coastal waters.
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Where does the mottled eagle ray live?
The mottled eagle ray, Aetomylaeus maculatus, occurs in coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific. It is a marine ray associated with shallow continental and island coasts.
How can I recognize a mottled eagle ray?
Its dorsal surface has a mottled and spotted pattern that helps camouflage it against the seafloor. The species also has the broad, wing-like disc typical of eagle rays.
Is the mottled eagle ray a stingray or an eagle ray?
It is an eagle ray in the family Myliobatidae. Like other members of that family, it has a broad pectoral disc and a long tail rather than the compact shape of a round ray.
What is its scientific name?
The mottled eagle ray is Aetomylaeus maculatus. The species name maculatus refers to its marked or spotted coloration.
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