Spotted eagle ray

Aetobatus narinari

Length Wingspan up to 6 ft or more (11.5 ft given in some references)
Description Black or bluish-black with white or light blue spots or rings dorsally, white ventrally; black pattern on underside of wings; pointed snout
Food Eats bivalves, crustaceans, worms, bony fishes
Habitat Generally inhabits bottom areas near land, from very shallow to depths of 230 ft or more, but often swims close to the surface
Reproduction Aplacental vivipary, embryos feed on uterine milk after using up yolk sac; litter size 1-4; size at maturity 4.6 ft wingspan for females (4-6 yrs), uncertain for males