1. By Nathali Patlani And Chris Fair
The Spotted Eagle Ray
By Nathali Patlani And Chris Fair

2. Common and scientific names
Its Common name is Spotted Eagle Ray
Aetobatus is the scientific name

3. Phylum Etc. Phylum: Chordata Kingdom: animalia or animal
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order:Myliobatiformes
Family:Myliobatidae
Genus Species:Aetobatus narinari

4. Length and Mass
The Spotted Eagle Ray reaches a maximum length of 8.2 feet(2.5m) not including its tail which its unbroken length is 16.4 feet(5m) and the maximum disc width is 9.8 feet (3m) also the maximum published weight is 507 pounds.

5. Area of living or habitat
The spotted eagle ray is distributed worldwide in tropical and warm temperate waters.
Places it can be found are : waters of eastern pacific from the gulf of CA to Puerto Pizarro as well as the Galapagos islands.

6. What it Eats
Clams, oysters, shrimp, octopus, squid and sea urchins as well as bony fishes provide prey for the spotted eagle ray.

7. Facts
One Predator of the Spotted Eagle Ray is the Silvertip Shark. They are reported to follow rays during birth seasons to feed on the pups.
There is a single row of broad, flat teeth in each jaw that combine to form a single plate. The upper tooth plate takes up about 80% of the width of the mouth while the lower plate takes up approximately 60%.

8. Human Importance
Generally a shy species, spotted eagle rays are wary of divers and are difficult to approach. However, it is considered potentially dangerous to humans due to the venomous tail spines that can inflict serious wounds.
The spotted eagle ray is considered of minor commercial fisheries importance. Presently, fishing grounds are primarily found within inshore surface waters throughout this species range. Methods of capture include trawls, trammel nets, and long lines. It is also fished as a game fish, it is used for fishmeal and oil.