Body shape
Well-defined, rhomboidal body compared with many other rays.
Guide d'espèce
Un guide de terrain clair centré sur l'habitat, l'identification, le comportement et la conservation sans masquer les informations utiles.
Eagle rays are a group of cartilaginous fishes in the family Myliobatidae that mostly inhabit the open ocean rather than the sea bottom. They typically have well-defined, rhomboidal bodies and relatively long tails compared with other rays. Sizes range from about 0.48 to 5.1 m in length, with wingspans reported up to around 7 m. Eagle rays are excellent swimmers and can breach the water by several meters. They feed on mollusks and crustaceans, crushing shells with flattened teeth. Reproduction is ovoviviparous, with females giving birth to as many as six young at a time.
Mostly inhabit the open ocean rather than the sea bottom; are strong swimmers and can breach the surface by several meters.
Feed on mollusks and crustaceans, crushing their shells with flattened teeth.
Identification
Les marqueurs visuels que les plongeurs peuvent utiliser sous l'eau, ainsi que les espèces les plus susceptibles de prêter à confusion.
Well-defined, rhomboidal body compared with many other rays.
Relatively long tail compared with other rays.
Range from about 0.48 to 5.1 m in length, wingspan up to around 7 m.
Excellent swimmers that can breach the water by several meters.
Répartition et déplacements
La répartition générale, les mouvements saisonniers ou les migrations qui influencent les rencontres des plongeurs avec cette espèce.
Mostly inhabit the open ocean rather than the sea bottom; are strong swimmers and can breach the surface by several meters.
Alimentation
Un contexte alimentaire utile qui explique souvent l'habitat, les déplacements et le type de rencontre.
Feed on mollusks and crustaceans, crushing their shells with flattened teeth.
Rencontres responsables
Conseils de conservation pour les plongeurs qui veulent vivre la rencontre sans ajouter de pression.
Give eagle ray space, avoid blocking the animal's path, and follow local site and operator rules for wildlife interactions with rays.
Notes de terrain
Contexte utile sur l'espèce qui rend la rencontre plus significative une fois sous l'eau.
Eagle rays are ovoviviparous and may give birth to up to six young at a time.
They are capable of breaching the water up to several meters above the surface.
Reported lengths range from about 0.48 to 5.1 m, with wingspans up to around 7 m.
FAQ
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Sources de recherche
Références principales et crédibles derrière les affirmations de terrain et de conservation de cette page.
Primary wildlife guide source.
Supporting wildlife source.
Supporting wildlife source.
Supporting wildlife source.
Espèces liées
Guides d'espèces liées dans la même famille de rencontre.