Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2021

Eagle ray

Aetobatus narinari

Sighting evidence at The Shelf, Gladden Spit

Photo: Neil DeMaster · CC BY-NC

Spotted eagle rays cruise the shelf edge and sandy corridors between coral heads throughout the year, using their distinctive duck-bill snouts to excavate molluscs and crustaceans from the substrate. At Gladden Spit they are frequently seen in small groups of 3-8 individuals gliding gracefully in mid-water above the drop-off, a beautiful counterpoint to the intensity of spawning season.

Evidence at this site

3 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Jan 2026

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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.

Eagle ray

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites