Genus Aetomylaeus Higher classification Aetomylaeus | Phylum Chordata Family Myliobatidae Scientific name Aetomylaeus maculatus Rank Species | |
Similar Aetomylaeus, Eagle ray, Ornate eagle ray, Banded eagle ray, Batoids | ||
The mottled eagle ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species of fish in the Myliobatidae family.
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Description
The mottled eagle ray can grow up to 78 cm in disc width. Little is known about this species, but based on similar species it is expected to produce an average of 4 offspring per year. It has an exceptionally long spineless tail which is over six times longer than the body
Range
It is found in China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, and estuarine waters.
References
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