Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Spotted Eagle Ray

Aetobatus narinari

Sighting evidence at Catalinita Island, Bayahibe

Spotted eagle rays visit Catalinita's sandy flats and reef channels to excavate buried molluscs and crustaceans, their disc-shaped bodies and polka-dot patterning making them unmistakable. Aggregations of three to eight individuals are regularly observed circling the deeper outer pinnacles in the afternoon hours when tidal flow is strongest.

Evidence at this site

1 record within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Dec 2024

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How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Spotted Eagle Ray

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites