Spotted eagle ray
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| phylum | Chordata | The spotted eagle ray can be found globally in tropical regions, including the Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, off the coast of West Africa, the Indian Ocean, Oceania, and on both coasts of the Americas at depths down to about 80 meters (262 ft). The rays are most commonly seen alone, but occasionally swim in groups. Rays are ovoviviparous, the female retaining the eggs then releasing the young as miniature versions of the parent. This ray can be identified by its dark dorsal surface covered in white spots or rings. Near the base of the ray's relatively long tail, just behind the pelvic fins, are several venomous, barbed stingers.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Myliobatiformes | |
| family | Myliobatidae | |
| genus | Aetobatus | |
| species | A. narinari |
