Spotted eagle ray

Raie aigle de mer léopard

Scientific name : Aetobatus narinari

Family : Myliobatidae
Size : Up to 3 m span
Distribution : Tropical and subtropical areas

Remarkable behaviour : It swims slowly but can accelerate suddenly to escape its predators.

Biology : It uses its flattened head, with shark-like sensory organs, to search the sand for food. It has powerful crushing teeth.